Candidate Profile

EDISON ARINAITWE

Kampala – Uganda, Tel: +256775549795, Email: oshedison@gmail.com

Professional Summary

I am an engineer by profession, a trained Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practitioner, and a project manager with over six (6) years hands-on experience in establishment, implementation and supervision of HSE policies, plans, procedures and practices.

Key Academic Qualifications:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Safety and Health
• Work Place First Aid Certificate
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• First Aid Training of Trainees Certificate
• ISO 45001: 2018 (OH&SMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor Certificate
• ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor Certificate
• Occupational Safety and Health (Expected)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Key Skills

 

• Risk Assessment
• HSE Inspection & Audit
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• HSE policy documentation
• Training & Skill enhancement
• Environmental impact Assessment and Audit(EIA/EA)
• Emergency Action planning
• Management System Audit (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015)
• Project Planning & Management
• Strategic planning
• Problem Solving
• Change management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Official Writing and Reporting
• First Aid Management & Training
• Working with G-Suites
• Systems improvement based on Six Sigma and Lean Management

 

Legal Knowledge (HSE)

• Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006
• National Environment Act, Cap 153
• ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Public Health Act, Cap 281
• Employment Act, Cap 219

Education

Master of Science: Occupational Safety and Health, 2019 [Expected]

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Juja, Kiambu County, Kenya.

Courses:

• Occupational Health and Hygiene
• Safety Technology and Management
• Risk and Safety Management
• Occupational Safety and Health Laws and Regulations
• Science of Safety, Health and Environment
• Ergonomics
• Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
• Work Place Information
• Seminars and Report Writing
• Epidemiology
• Research Methodology
• Research Leading to a Thesis

Postgraduate Diploma: Project Planning and Management, 2016

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) – Kampala, Central Region, Uganda.

Courses:

• Management Skills Improvement
• Management Information Systems
• Quantitative Methods in Decision Making
• Research Methods and Techniques
• Project and its Environment
• Project Cost Management
• Project Risk and Disaster Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Planning and Programming
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation
• Project Quality Management
• Medium and Small Scale Business Enterprise and Development

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science: Telecommunication Engineering, 2013

Makerere University – Kampala, Central Region, Uganda.

Courses:

• Mathematics Courses
• Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering Courses
• Humanities
• Industrial Training Sessions

Professional Certificate Courses:

1. NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Safety and Health, 2017 – RRC.
2. ISO 9001: 2015 (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor Certification, 2020 – Bureau Veritas

• ISO 45001: 2018 (OH&SMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor Certification, 2019 – Bureau Veritas.

1. Trainer of Trainees (First Aid), 2019 – Uganda Red Cross Society.
2. Standard First Aid, 2019 – Uganda Red Cross Society.
3. Workplace First Aid, 2019 – Uganda Red Cross Society.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course, 2019 – BMGI South Africa

Other, uncertified courses attended:

• Occupational Safety and Health Professional, 2017 – OSHAcademy; 15220 NW Greenbrier Pkwy, Ste 230, Beaverton, OR 97006
  Modules:
  • 700 Introduction to Safety Management
  • 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
  • 702 Effective Accident Investigation
  • 703 Introduction to OSH Training
  • 704 Hazard Analysis and Control
  • 705 Hazard Communication Program
  • 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis
  • 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings
  • 708 OSHA 300 Recordkeeping
  • 709 Personal Protective Equipment
  • 710 Energy Control Program – LOTO
  • 711 Introduction to Ergonomics
  • 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
  • 713 Confined Space Program
  • 714 Fall Protection Program
  • 715 Electrical Safety Basics
  • 716 Safety Management System Evaluation
  • 717 Emergency Action Plans
  • 718 Fire Prevention Plans
  • 719 Fleet Safety Management
  • 720 Preventing Workplace Violence
  • 721 Developing OSH Training
  • 722 Ergonomics Program Management
  • 723 Conducting OSH Training
  • 750 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
  • 755 Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management

1. Construction Safety and Health Professional, 2018 – OSHAcademy; 15220 NW Greenbrier Pkwy, Ste 230, Beaverton, OR 97006
   Modules:
   • 611 Nail Gun Safety
   • 612 Work Zone Traffic Safety
   • 702 Effective Accident Investigation
   • 703 Introduction to OSH Training
   • 705 Hazard Communication Program
   • 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis
   • 708 OSHA 300 Recordkeeping
   • 709 Personal Protective Equipment
   • 710 Energy Control Program – LOTO
   • 711 Introduction to Ergonomics
   • 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
   • 715 Electrical Safety Basics
   • 717 Emergency Action Plans
   • 718 Fire Prevention Plans
   • 721 Developing OSH Training
   • 722 Ergonomics Program Management
   • 723 Conducting OSH Training
   • 725 Forklift Safety
   • 726 Introduction to Machine Guarding
   • 744 Working with OSHA
   • 751 Hearing Conservation Program Management
   • 755 Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management
   • 800 Intro to Construction Safety Management
   • 802 Trench and Excavation Safety
   • 803 Scaffold Safety Program Management
   • 804 Scaffold Erection and Inspection
   • 805 Fall Protection in Construction
   • 806 Focus Four – Falls
   • 807 Focus Four – Caught-In/Between
   • 808 Focus Four – Struck-By
   • 809 Focus Four – Electrocution
   • 810 Hand and Power Tool Safety
   • 813 Construction Worksite Safety
   • 814 Heavy Equipment Safety
   • 815 Demolition Safety
   • 816 Confined Spaces in Construction
   • 820 Cranes and Derrick Safety I
   • 821 Cranes and Derrick Safety II
   • 833 Developing a Construction SMS
   • 850 Health Hazards in Construction
2. Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional, 2018 – OSHAcademy; 15220 NW Greenbrier Pkwy, Ste 230, Beaverton, OR 97006.
   Modules:
   • 700 Introduction to Safety Management
   • 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
   • 702 Effective Accident Investigation
   • 703 Introduction to OSH Training
   • 704 Hazard Analysis and Control
   • 705 Hazard Communication Program
   • 706 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis
   • 707 Effective Safety Committee Meetings
   • 708 OSHA 300 Recordkeeping
   • 709 Personal Protective Equipment
   • 710 Energy Control Program – LOTO
   • 711 Introduction to Ergonomics
   • 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
   • 713 Confined Space Program
   • 714 Fall Protection Program
   • 715 Electrical Safety Basics
   • 716 Safety Management System Evaluation
   • 717 Emergency Action Plans
   • 718 Fire Prevention Plans
   • 719 Fleet Safety Management
   • 720 Preventing Workplace Violence
   • 721 Developing OSH Training
   • 722 Ergonomics Program Management
   • 723 Conducting OSH Training
   • 726 Introduction to Machine Guarding
   • 736 Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)
   • 750 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
   • 751 Hearing Conservation Program Management
   • 755 Bloodborne Pathogens Program Management
   • 802 Trench and Excavation Safety
   • 805 Fall Protection in Construction
   • 900 Oil and Gas Safety Management
   • 901 Oil and Gas Hazard Awareness
   • 902 Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety
   • 903 Well Site Completion & Servicing Safety
   • 904 Oil and Gas Well Inspection
   • 906 Oil Spill Cleanup
   • 907 Introduction to SEMS II
   • 908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I
   • 909 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety II

 

 

Work History

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Coordinator, 5/2018 to Present

Tugende Limited, Kampala, Uganda

Responsibilities:

• Plan, create, develop, deliver and maintain policy guidelines and operation procedures across all business lines to ensure compliance to statutory common and moral obligations whilst updating management on changes in legislation and the best codes of practice.
• Implementing a strong occupational health and safety management system to help the company reduce workplace related accidents, avoid costly prosecutions as well as creating a culture of positivity at Tugende.
• Design performance measures of acceptable risk management in alignment with statutory requirements such as the Health and Safety Act (2006), Road and safety Act -(1998), ISO 45001 standards and Workers compensation Act – (2006 – CAP 225) that will be acceptable and cut across the Tugende operations.
• Develop the Tugende risk assessment matrix that cut across all business units to increase visibility of risks whilst developing a risk responsive culture to assist senior management in continuous decision making.
• Putting in place strong Disaster Preparedness and emergency recovery plans within Tugende for contingency management whilst supporting business continuity across business units.
• Provide independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to senior managers on safety related subjects.
• Conduct safety inspections, ensure that fire drills are correctly reported and communicate procedures and employee’s responsibilities.
• Design processes for accidents investigations, provide accident analysis statistics, identify trends and suggest the improvement plan across the company.
• Create and oversee road safety initiative programs such as driver’s license and enforcing the usage of motorcycle helmets at all times.
• Conduct monthly health and safety meetings, share minutes with management team, make follow up on the agreed action plan and proper records maintenance.
• Conduct quarterly in house health & safety trainings and where necessary liaise with external consultants in the provision of training programmes across Tugende branches.
• Develop procedures to ensure that contractors, suppliers, consultants and other irregular visitors comply with the company legislation and safety policies.
• Assist in establishing workplace health and safety committees to encourage employees participate and monitoring the company safety program.
• Provide regular reports to the Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities.
• Maintain relevant HSSE logs, reports and documentations on incidents and other investigations.
• Arrange workplace safety audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
• Manage and coordinate the Riding competence Certifications for all company employees across business units.
• Monitor, enforce and ensure that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the company.
• Participate in the Motorcycle recovery operations and assist in ensuring security and control measures for bikes across the company.
• Coordinate and communicate HSSE programmes, activities and initiatives across all business units.
• Monitor monthly motorcycle repairs and maintenance.
• Be a catalyst for activity and commitment to safeguard the environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous environmental improvement and implement programmes for delivery.
• Promote and coordinate the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, products, services and operations.
• Liaison between management and staff on environmental health and safety matters to ensure consistent application and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Represent the company at local and national health, safety and environment bodies.
• Provide technical support on building company services on projects and on modifications that have environmental impacts and aspects.
• Develop generally accepted standards which are in line with the National environment act (1995) in order to promote a good company’s image on environmental matters.

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Team Leader, 06/2017 to Present

Uganda Safety Council (U) Ltd – Kampala, Uganda

Responsibilities:

Consulting Activities:

• Proactively generating fee-earning consultancy work from assigned or otherwise prospective clients and members in general.
• Visiting clients to assess their needs, provide advice and assistance on occupational health, safety and environment issues.
• Conducting audits, workplace assessments and inspections for clients.
• Developing appropriate systems and procedures for use by employers in efficiently managing OHS, and Environment issues.
• Providing sound written and oral legal opinions and interpretations on occupational health and safety law and best practice issues for our clients.
• Applying legislation and common law principles when providing practical, innovative and strategic solutions to problems, noting the possible risks involved with each option identified.
• Developing as appropriate specialist competencies within the range of activities Uganda Safety Council (USC) undertakes for her clients.

Training:

• Developing and presenting appropriate training services for clients on practical application of occupational health, safety and environment.
• Identifying opportunities for the development or modification of training resources in consultation with top management.
• Undertaking public speaking engagements within areas of expertise to the standards required by the client and by USC.

Building Relationships:

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive account management of assigned or attained contacts and clients in general.
• Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with USC staff and approved providers, employee representatives and appropriate local and government offices to maintain the good reputation of USC.
• In conjunction with other USC staff, liaising with external business entities, and other employer bodies for the benefit of USC members.
• Ensuring that work produced and advice provided reflects positively on USC as a professional organization and continue to develop own competencies.
• Assisting with the training and development of other USC staff.
• Contributing to USC’s professional knowledge base and its application to members as appropriate.
• Identifying and investigate opportunities to enhance the capability of USC.
• Working with other USC Staff, approved providers and any other support staff to attract new business.
• Promoting USC and the services it provides.
• Researching and preparing materials for publication to USC members and the wider business community, including articles for newsletters and the USC website.
• Networking as appropriate to increase other businesses’ awareness of USC’s services, look for new business opportunities and gain an understanding of local employment-related issues.

Quality:

• Attaining professional standards of the highest level at all times and enhancing the quality of work provided by the wider USC team.
• Contributing actively to the continuous improvement of USC’s services, systems and resources, with a particular focus upon HSE laws.
• Devising and sharing strategies for increasing client satisfaction

Health and Safety Officer, 12/2017 to 5/2018

Seyani Bros & Co. (U) Ltd – Kampala Uganda

Responsibilities:

• Implementation, execution and monitoring all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage.
• Advise and educate all employees, including management team, on all relevant safety, security, and compliance topics and to assist departments in selecting/obtaining required PPE and in the maintenance and testing of all PPE and related equipment.
• Recommend and initiate incentives for safety performances, and encourages reports of unsafe conditions and submission of ideas and suggestions to improve workplace Safety and Security Program.
• Conduct safety and security orientations of all new employees in safety and security policies, procedures and regulations and provides regular reviews to all employees.
• Ensure periodic safety and security inspections of all buildings, warehouses, storage yards and substations to determine that they are maintained in a safe and orderly manner.
• Track, respond and complete all generated safety and facilities requests.
• Manage external facility contractors ensuring proper insurance coverage and adherence to Safety Rules and Regulations; to insure that facility repairs meet required specifications and delivery dates; and communicate with Site personnel and departments regarding status of the improvements.
• Coordinate Safety Audit Program and conducts periodic on-site inspection of crews, contractors and field personnel to monitor compliance with safety procedures and ensure safe work practices, including planned and emergency field work. Complete and review audit results with managers, supervisors and employees.
• Report all eminent danger situations and safety violations immediately to appropriate Site manager. Conducts thorough investigation, reporting and communication efforts following such events.
• Ensure the operations area follows protective equipment testing programs, as well as ensure compliance with related equipment inspection and testing requirements, first-aid kit supplies, fire extinguisher inspections, and other programs that are initiated.
• Represent Site during all safety, security and environmental compliance inspections.
• Oversee company-wide emergency response planning and to organize emergency evacuation plans, procedures, training and drills.
• Oversee the maintenance of all necessary compliance, security, and safety records, documentation and files.
• Prepare monthly safety and security activity and status reports and other related reports for the Dept. and other parties as required or requested.
• Promote and demonstrate safe and secure working habits and uses all protective equipment as prescribed by the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Work with employees on an individual or group basis to reach safety, security and compliance objectives.
• Inspect the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
• Review and approve all subcontractor safety plans.
• Ensure injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related head of Dept.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use, Promote safe practices at the job site, Enforce safety guidelines, Train and carry out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
• Conduct investigations of all accidents and near-misses, Conduct job hazard analyses and tool box talks.
• Establish safety standards and policies as needed, Perform emergency response drills.
• Watch out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
• Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
• Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.

Lecturer, 06/2017 to 5/2018

Exceed Institute of Safety, Technology and Management (EISMAT) – Kampala, Uganda

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to curriculum development for courses offered by the institute.
• Lecturing or otherwise delivering training courses offered.
• Carrying out the roles of programme coordinator, or course coordinator as deemed fit by the Institute principal.
• Engaging in research activities for the institute.
• Participating in the marketing or enrollment activities.
• Conducting other in-house or field trainings for clients other than students.

Safety, Health and Environment Advisor – Apprentice, 01/2016 to 06/2017

Triangle SHE Agency Limited – Nairobi, Kenya

• Provision of Advice & Guidance on Health & Safety Standards.
• Identifying & Providing Safety & Health Training needs.
• Promotion of Positive Safety Culture.
• Accident Investigation & Prevention.
• Execution of appropriate Risk Assessments.
• Monitoring & Evaluation of Health & Safety Performance.
• Planning and execution of adequate Health & Safety Inspections and Audits.
• Formulation of appropriate & relevant Health & Safety Management Systems for our clients.
• Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Auditing.

Operations Coordinator, 06/2015 to 01/2016

Tristar Transport L.L.C, Uganda – Kampala, Uganda

• Ensuring all field operations comply with international standards (OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) for Health and Safety.
• Ensuring Compliance with OSHA 2006.
• Ensuring effective dissemination of HSE information through appropriate signage, trainings and tool box talks.
• Review and maintenance of the entire HSE management System; Inspection and overseeing maintenance of equipment (Vehicles, Firefighting etc.).
• Ensuring timely refueling of UN vehicles at the different fuel stations.
• Stock reporting and accountability of fuel.
• Daily stock reconciliation of fuel.
• Liaising with different staff, UN authorities and Tristar.
• Data entry into the system.
• Daily and accurate monitoring of lubricant stock.
• Supervision of lubricant delivery and documentation.
• Reporting all data to Headquarters.

Fuel Monitoring Supervisor, 10/2012 to 05/2015

Uganda Telecom Ltd (UTL) – Kampala, Uganda

• Ensuring the contractor’s operations comply with UTL HSE policies.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA 2006.
• Ensuring routine servicing and maintenance of UTL generators.
• Ensuring regular refueling of UTL Generators and Vans for Kampala Central.
• Recording all the fuel deliveries in the relevant region.
• Reporting of all fuel records to both UTL and the subcontracting company (United Telecoms ltd) managers.
• Daily and weekly reconciliation for accountability.
• Accountability for fuel used.

Referees

1. Pius Makhonge

Safety & Health Consultant and Director

Triangle SHE Agency Limited

Mobile: +254 722 809 281

Email: wamakhong@gmail.com

2. Ivan Musinguzi

Logistics Safety Supervisor

Hima Cement

Mobile: +256 777544971

Email: ivan.nkuru@gmail.com

3. James Tayebwa

Weighbridge Supervisor

Uganda National Roads Authority

Mobile: +256 702955131

Email: tayebwa.james@gmail.com

4. Hugo Manuel Ferreira

Senior Consultant HSE Department

VHF Training

Mobile: +244921969045/ +351969737759

Email: info@vhf.pt