ISAAC DARKWAH BOAKYE
Basildon,United Kingdom
Summary
Astute HSE professional with robust knowledge of OSHAS 18001 and ISO 45001 standards. Proven expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and training, driving safety initiatives across diverse operations. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and innovation in workplace environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health and safety manager
DHL Supply Chain
Basildon, Essex
2023.11 - Current
- Created comprehensive training materials to improve staff understanding of health and safety issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation for accurate advice provision.
- Conducted risk assessments for improved safety measures.
- Provided solutions for identified risks, creating a safer work environment.
Health and safety environmental supervisor
Cresta Group Holding Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
2020.01 - 2023.08
- Achieved a comprehensive integrated HSE risk register for all African operations by considering country-specific risk profiles.
- Developed an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) protocol in alignment with Adenia Partners’ requirements for statutory reporting to funding donors.
- Produced monthly, quarterly and annual health, safety, environment and social performance reports, highlighting incident trends and recommending mitigation steps.
- Established and actively supported HSE department goals and objectives, facilitating subordinate personnel in achieving set targets.
- Provided strategic guidance to managers on operational challenges, resulting in timely resolutions and improved compliance with HSEQ standards.
- Implemented emergency response strategies to facilitate quick action during crises.
- Investigated accidents, leading to improved preventative measures.
- By conducting environmental audits, ensured adherence to sustainable practices.
- Reduced incidents with thorough risk assessments and hazard identifications.
- Delivered training, promoting an organisational culture prioritising safety.
- Coordinated fire drills, ensuring staff readiness in emergency situations.
- Liaised with external bodies for maintaining industry standards.
HSE Advisor, Safety Trainer and Equipment Inspector
China Harbour Engineering Company
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Installed emergency exit and escape route from production floor to external safe zone.
- Developed strategies to minimise workplace injuries and vehicle accidents.
- Conducted incident investigations to identify solutions.
- Supported contractor planning for installation of 50-metre hose reel in chemical storage unit.
- Trained staff in proper handling and utilisation of industrial chemicals, ensuring compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002.
- Work Completed
- Oversaw maintenance and updates of contact information for governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors.
- Managed records of employee assignments to emergency response teams and their respective responsibilities.
- Facilitated first aid training for construction teams, ensuring over 500 employees, including contractors, received basic first aid knowledge at work.
- Oversaw vehicle and equipment safety management, achieving a 90% reduction in site vehicular incidents.
- Performed daily, monthly, and on-spot inspections, coordinating effectively with management to rectify numerous safety hazards.
- (Ghana Coastal Ports and Lading Sites Project)-Axim and Dixcove.
- Achieved enhanced testing of fire extinguisher cylinder integrity through successful installation of hydrostatic machines.
- Minimised explosion risks by implementing advanced safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, contributing to overall project success.
HSE Assistant
China Harbour Engineering Company
2018.11 - 2019.07
- Responsibilities
- Assisted in hazardous area classification and safety screenings.
- Supported modification tasks and risk assessments for construction activities.
- Provided technical safety assistance to design teams during caisson breast dolphin projects.
- Facilitated toolbox talks for construction teams and site workers prior to activity commencement.
- Evaluated impact modifications on safety case and QRA safety-critical elements.
- Selected equipment and inspectors for inspections.
- Oversaw transportation and lifting of marine accropodes.
- Conducted joint inspections with project consultants for compliance with Ghana Port and Harbour Authority regulations.
- Monitored safe offloading of rock materials at offshore jetty site.
- Delivered site-specific training for construction workers at pre-cast yard breakwater.
Education
B.A Business Studies - Human Resource Management
Wisconsin International University College
GhanaSkills
- OSHAS 18001 experience
- HSE software proficiency
- Chemical handling awareness
- NEBOSH certificate
- IOSH and NEBOSH certification
- Protective equipment usage
- ISO 45001 standard familiarity
- Leadership competence
- Knowledge in iso 45001
- Incident reporting
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Sustainability / HSES Strategy Formulation and Execution. Strategic Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES) Management Plans, Annual Plans, Project HSES Management Plans, Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Social Management Plan (HSEMSP) Implementation, Evaluation and Monitoring.
- Fatality Risk Management and Critical Control Champion: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Operational Risk Identification, Assessment and Management; Critical Risk Controls for the reduction of Injuries and Fatalities, Risk-based audits and inspection, ISO 31000, Sustainability & Risk Management.
- HSES Management Systems, Implementation, Compliance and Enhancement. IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, ISO International Standard, Integrated HSEQMS and company-specific management system implementation and maintenance. Expert in developing, implementing, executing and tracking HSE Leading and Lagging Indicators and KPIs. HSES Incident Investigations Management. James Reasons Swiss cheese model, Incident Investigation Programme (AIIP), Event Root Cause Analysis Tool, Incident Cause Analysis Method-(ICAM) Model.
- Process Safety Knowledge: Knowledge and application of Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Root Cause Analysis. Etc.
Certification
- 2025 Basic Offshore Survival Emergency 3t Technologies, Aberdeen Uk BOSIET
- 2025 Minimum Industry Safety Training 3t Technologies, Aberdeen Uk MIST
- 2023 ISO 14001:2015 Quality Academy Environmental Management System
- 2021 Industrial Fire Fighting Ghana National Fire Service Industrial Fire Safety
- 2021 NEBOSH International General- OHS Certificate NEBOSH-UK Occupational Health and Safety
- 2019 Basic First Aid Injuries and Trauma Management
- 2018 Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor Occupational Health and Safety Administration Occupational Safety and Health OSHA, US
Timeline
Health and safety manager
DHL Supply Chain
2023.11 - Current
Health and safety environmental supervisor
Cresta Group Holding Ltd.
2020.01 - 2023.08
HSE Assistant
China Harbour Engineering Company
2018.11 - 2019.07
HSE Advisor, Safety Trainer and Equipment Inspector
China Harbour Engineering Company
2018.09 - 2020.03
B.A Business Studies - Human Resource Management
Wisconsin International University College