JUDE AWAHWAH
9 Osho-Olodo Sari Iganmu Orile,Lagos, Nigeria.
Summary
Accomplished Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager with over 8 years of experience driving occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), oil and gas, and construction. Proven expertise in ISO 9001, NEBOSH standards, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership in implementing risk management systems, reducing workplace incidents, and building a proactive safety culture. Adept at training, audits, and incident investigations, with a consistent record of improving safety performance and ensuring legal compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager
Sunlight Resources Limited (FunSnax)
Flowergate Industrial Scheme, Fun Snax Road Obafemi Owode LGA, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria
07.2022 - Current
- Setting up safety operational procedures, conducting risk assessments, inspecting work areas, developing H&S strategies, conducting training, and preparing reports.
- Conduct risk assessments and list all the possible ways to reduce them.
- Regularly inspect the work area to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed. Making sure that the company supports safe practices and complies with the laws. Helping the company develop H&S strategies and plans.
- Conducting in-house H&S training for managers and employees.
- Making a note of review findings and suggesting improvements.
- Write management reports, including bulletins, and newsletters.
- Perform all new hire orientation and training.
- Advising management on work injury reduction and improving safety at work.
- Listing all workplace findings and incidents for reporting and statistical purposes.
- Making sure that all equipment is installed and operated safely.
- Prepare reports on occurrences, and provide statistical information to upper management.
Head HSE
Construlenz Creations Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing safety policies, SOPs, and emergency response plans.
- Performed regular workplace inspections and monitoring of environmental KPIs.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conduct risk assessments and list all the possible ways to reduce them.
- Regularly inspect the work area to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed.
- Making sure that the company supports safe practices and complies with the laws.
- Helping the company develop H&S strategies and plans.
- Conducting in-house H&S training for managers and employees.
- Making a note of review findings and suggesting improvements.
- Help write management reports, including bulletins and newsletters.
- Listing all workplace findings and incidents for reporting and stat.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Allied Thrust And System
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed a system for tracking near-misses reported by employees which enabled early identification of potential hazards.
- Facilitated ergonomic assessments of workspaces in order to ensure proper use of tools and equipment was being practiced by employees.
- Provided training on safe work practices for employees, supervisors, managers and contractors.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Prepare reports about safety conditions at a workplace or industry sector.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations, and provide training on safe work practices to employees.
- Record injuries or illnesses that occur at work in order to identify potential hazards or patterns of unsafe behavior.
- Implement toolbox talks, JSA procedures, and the Think Incident Free program that includes an audit of company-operated properties.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer [ Trainee]
Vestiro Integrated Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintained records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions accurately.
- Conducting regular and periodic checks on fire extinguishers.
- Ensure full and accurate health, safety, and environment training records are maintained.
- Carrying out regular hygiene checks, and ensuring the company's compliance in line with local, national, and ILO standards.
- Learned and participated in a thorough investigation of incidents and accidents.
- Ensure that equipment is installed correctly and safely.
- I learned how to write internal health and safety policies and strategies.
- Learned how to draw up safe operational procedures.
- Make regular inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Environmental Biology
University of Benin
Benin City Edo State NigeriaDiploma - Science Laboratory Technology
University of Benin
Benin City Edo State NigeriaHigh School Diploma -
Passmark Secondary School Benin City
Benin City Edo State NigeriaHigh School Diploma -
Jowiri Community Comprehensive High School
Ajagba Ondo State NigeriaSkills
- Risk assessment
- Safety policy development
- Incident reporting and reporting and documentation
- Emergency response planning
- Health and safety training
- Workplace inspections
- Job Safety Inspection (JSI)
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Learning new things
- Meeting people
- Reading, writing, and conducting research
- Sport: soccer, climbing, tennis, football, and basketball
Accomplishments
- Commended for implementing the 5S program, improving workplace organization Offer cash reward for Successful Completion of multibillion naira renovations building project of (APM Terminals Apapa Lagos Nigeria).
Certification
- ISO 9001: 2015 QMS (Lead Auditor Course)
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety
- Fire Safety and Risk Assessment certificate by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR),
- Basic First Aid/CPR certificate
- First Aid, effective leadership, teamwork, and fire safety operations workshop by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HSE Manager
Sunlight Resources Limited (FunSnax)
07.2022 - Current
Head HSE
Construlenz Creations Limited
12.2017 - 06.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Allied Thrust And System
11.2017 - 12.2017
Environmental Health and Safety Officer [ Trainee]
Vestiro Integrated Services Limited
01.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Environmental Biology
University of Benin
Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
University of Benin
High School Diploma -
Passmark Secondary School Benin City
High School Diploma -
Jowiri Community Comprehensive High School