Michael Shirinda

Formulate and review the Health and Safety policies, procedures and processes. Develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements. Undertake proactive and reactive internal Safety Audits and support all external Safety Audits.

Safety Officer - Khazanoria Trading and Projects - Vergenoeg mine (Rust de Winter)

(2023-02)

• Formulate and review the Health and Safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Undertake proactive and reactive internal Safety Audits and support all external Safety Audits.
• Prepare and submit all COIDA documents and related reports
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with legislative SHE requirements.
• Ensure accurate reporting on-site inspections, incidents investigations and safety audits.
• Provide a clear and consistent SHE update to internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiate and coordinate emergency drills as per the plans discussed and approved at EMS meetings.
• Undertake safety awareness’ campaigns and instill a sense of safety consciousness amongst employees and contractors at all levels.
• Identify non-compliance areas and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental protection practices.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings and SHE training initiatives.
• Ensure that all personnel are compliant with PPE and safety requirements.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and ensure all permits and certifications remains up to date.
• Tracking of SHE KPI’s and prepare a monthly report.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by higher authority and support other SHE team members in view of achieving common organizational goal.

Safety Officer - Zidlaphi Kgomo and Associates - Moloto (Pretoria)

(2019-06 - 2023-01)

• Implement and maintain the Health and Safety framework on site
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, incidents investigation and safety Audits.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements
• Ensure that all employees and contractors are compliant with PPE and other safety equipment.
• Manage Safety documents, reports, and client safety documents.
• Oversee training program, First-Aid readiness, and emergency preparedness.
• Develop safety initiatives, procedures, and communication strategies.
• Lead the Health and safety committee and support other Safety Officers with corrective actions.
• Ensure that all permits and certification are up to date.
• Provide management with a clear up date on Health and Safety matters.
• Ensure that waste is managed in the manner that is acceptable.

Safety Officer - WBHO (Road Construction) - Rooikop (Pretoria)

(2017-01 - 2019-04)

• Implement and Maintain the Health and Safety Framework on site.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, audits and incidents investigations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements
• Oversee training programs, emergency preparedness and first aid readiness.
• Manage safety documents, reports, and client specific safety documents
• Develop safety initiatives, procedures, and communication strategies.
• Lead the Health and Safety committee and support Safety Officers with corrective actions.
• Ensure procurements of safety equipment and stock management.
• Prepare and submit the COIDA documents and filling a report.
• Ensure that waste is managed in a manner that is acceptable
• Undertake any duties assigned by higher authority and assist other Safety Officers in a view of achieving common coal.
• Ensure that all employees and contractors are compliant with PPE and other safety equipment.

National Diploma - Safety Management - UNISA (2017)

SHEMTRACK - HASLAC (2013)

Grade 12 - Litho High School (1999)