Karabelo Mbhele

Dedicated Environmental Health Practitioner and a Health and Safety Officer with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and a strong background in occupational health and safety. Experienced in risk assessment, hazard control, and legislative compliance within healthcare and industrial settings. Skilled in bridging the gap between environmental health regulation and operational safety to deliver compliant, hazard-free workplaces.

Proven track record of contributing to 100% compliance during hospital licensing inspections and eager to apply a comprehensive skill set in safety auditing, training, and incident investigation to support a target role in health and safety management.

EHP / OHS – Community Service - Department of Health – Brits Hospital - Brits

(2025-04 - 2026-03)

• Conducted workplace health and safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure legislative compliance, resulting in improved safety protocols across all departments.
• Performed risk assessments and recommended appropriate control measures to minimise workplace risks, supporting a safer hospital environment.
• Investigated workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and the development of preventive measures.
• Monitored compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and hospital policies, ensuring all corrective actions were implemented through safety audits and follow-up inspections.
• Promoted safe work practices by monitoring PPE use and infection prevention controls, and contributed to achieving 100% compliance during the hospital licensing inspection for Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Safety.
• Contributed to 94% external OHSC audit for Occupational Health & Safety and Waste Management.
• Conducted inspections of fire safety equipment, emergency exits and emergency preparedness systems.
• Assisted with workplace safety awareness initiatives and promoted a positive safety culture among employees.

Student EHP / OHS - City of Ekurhuleni – Environmental Health Division - Ekurhuleni

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

• Conducted occupational health and safety inspections across diverse premises, including industrial facilities, schools, healthcare facilities, and food premises, to assess compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Identified workplace hazards such as unsafe machinery, chemical risks, and ergonomic issues, recommending corrective actions to improve safety standards.
• Evaluated hazardous substance storage and handling practices, ensuring compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labelling requirements.
• Educated business owners and employees on OHS requirements and environmental health standards, fostering a culture of safety and regulatory adherence.
• Compiled detailed inspection reports, issued compliance recommendations, and conducted follow-up inspections to verify implementation of corrective measures.

EHP SETA Intern - Department of Health – Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital - Manapo Mopeli

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

• Conducted OHS inspections across hospital departments, monitoring compliance with health and safety standards and identifying workplace hazards.
• Participated in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) inspections, evaluating hand hygiene, PPE compliance, and environmental cleaning to minimise infection risks.
• Inspected healthcare risk waste segregation, storage, and disposal processes, ensuring adherence to waste management requirements.
• Assessed emergency preparedness, including fire safety equipment, emergency exits, and first aid provisions, within hospital facilities.
• Assisted with workplace risk assessments and compiled inspection reports, documenting non-conformances and following up on corrective actions.

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health - Central University of Technology (CUT) (2024)

Matric - Kgola Thuto SSS (2019)