Lilian Benjamin
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
Certificated and dedicated Environmental, Health and Safety professional with 6 years ’experience in industrial settings. Proven track record of reducing workplace accidents, injuries and illness. Skilled in conducting risk assessment, training employees and investigating accidents. Strong knowledge on both international and national regulation (OSHA and NEBOSH). Excellent organizational skills, dependability, and a positive attitude in managing multiple priorities as well as working independently. I am able to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals and an excellent ability to identify and manage health risks due to environmental factors, with experience in ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
National Institute of Transport
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
08.2023 - Current
- Establishing and implementing emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as chemical spills
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate HSSEQ best practices into daily operations, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability
- Collaborating with emergency response planning team, enhancing the company preparedness for unforeseen events
- Carrying out audits and inspections, site, accommodation premises, kitchen and stores by a checklist to find areas of non- compliance and offer suggestions for corrective measures
- Monitoring of Environmental parameters such as dust, noise, Vibration and gas emission monitoring as per project Environmental social and Management plan (ESMP)
- Monitoring and evaluating construction work, and ensuring environmental concerns are properly addressed.
- Compiling documentation of HSE weekly, monthly, annual reports and ESMP implementation track
- Responsible wastewater management by monitoring, collection, disposal, and wastewater facilities of project areas.
- Establishing and implementing emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as chemical spills
- Educated staff on fire prevention and protection strategies and emergency evacuation plans.
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Assistant
National Institute of Transport
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: (Chichi Engineering Company)
- Conduct employee training on OSHA regulations, electrical safety procedures, and company policies
- Maintain accurate records of employee injuries, illnesses, and incidents
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement safety policies and procedures
- Training employees on health and safety policies and best practices
- Stopping, reporting any unsafe acts, or processes that are, endanger workers or the pose threat to the environment
- Coordinating with management in regards to health and safety
- Supporting the safety manager to perform safety duties
- (Chichi Engineering Company)
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
National Institute of Transport
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: (Chichi Engineering Company)
- Train local personnel regarding various HESQ systems such as risk assessments and accident investigation methodology
- Implemented safety training and life safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups
- Completed job safety and basic ergonomic analysis making recommendations and working with management to implement changes when necessary
- Educated and informed staff about OSHA compliance standards
- Developed safety training procedures and documented into manuals for distribution to all staff members
- Ensuring compliance on all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues
- Participating in risk assessments and hazard evaluations to identify potential workplace risks environmental hazards, and health concerns
- Conducting safety inspections and audits to identify and report safety violations, unsafe practices, and potential hazards
- Maintaining accurate records related to safety, health, and environmental activities, including regulatory documents, safety data sheets, and inspection reports
- (Chichi Engineering Company)
Assistant Environmental Health Officer
Bukoba Municipal Council and Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Implementing all public health and environmental health plans
- Assisting in conducting field surveys to collect data
- Supported in facilitating workplace environmental inspections
- Inspecting the work conditions of small food vendors' facilities.
- Examining workplace environments for compliance with sanitary safety
- Investigated complaints from the public regarding environmental health issues.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop strategies for improving air and water quality in the area.
- Inspected buildings and sites for signs of contamination or structural damage that could lead to health problems.
Assistant Environmental Scientist
Vikindu & Masanganya Nature Reserve
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated with the team to implement environmental inspections in mining areas
- Conducted environmental site assessments in collaboration with other team members
- Analysed data from environmental sampling activities in order to identify trends or anomalies.
- Conducted research on the impact of different pollutants on air, water, and soil quality.
- Providing suggestions and recommendations for environmental protections
- Assisting in researching biodiversity of natural resources
- Providing support in the conducting safe water and sanitation raining to villagers
Education
Environmental Management Systems -
ALISON learning
09.2024
NEBOSH International General Certificates -
RRC International
UK01.2024
National Occupation Safety and Health Certificates -
OSHA
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
University of Dodoma
01.2018
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Thereza’s Girls’ Secondary School
01.2015
Skills
- HSE education
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Incident Investigation
- Reporting
- Preparing expert standard reports
- Conducting site inspections
- HSE hazard identification
- Maintaining HSE records
- Regulatory compliance
- Training program development
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Occupational health
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid Training
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Workplace hazard mitigation
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
REFEREES
1. BONIFACE NGI'TU
Quality,Health ,safety and environmental Officer (QHSE OFFICER)
East Africa logistics services (EASL)COMAPNY
Email:bonifacengitu11@gmail.com
Phone number: +255693112859
2. James Niwagila
Engineer
P.O.BOX 71665
Phone number: +255784925570
Email Address; james.niwagila@gmail.com
3. Prof W.J.S.Mwegoha
Environmental Scientist
The University of Dodoma
Phone number: +255786316055
Email Address; mwegoha@hotmail.com
Timeline
National Institute of Transport
08.2023 - Current
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Assistant
National Institute of Transport
11.2020 - 04.2021
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
National Institute of Transport
11.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Environmental Health Officer
Bukoba Municipal Council and Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Environmental Scientist
Vikindu & Masanganya Nature Reserve
07.2016 - 10.2016
Environmental Management Systems -
ALISON learning
NEBOSH International General Certificates -
RRC International
National Occupation Safety and Health Certificates -
OSHA
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
University of Dodoma
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Thereza’s Girls’ Secondary School
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