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Education
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Sarah Ajisomo

Summary

Health and Safety professional with 6+ years of experience ensuring compliance with UK and international safety standards across logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare environments. Proven success in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety training, achieving up to 30% reduction in incidents and 100% audit compliance. Skilled in ISO 45001 compliance, COSHH risk control, root cause analysis, and driving a proactive safety culture through data-led decision-making. Experienced in delivering workplace inspections, developing safety management systems, and coordinating emergency response planning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Interim Safety Technician / ASC Member

Amazon UK Services Ltd
Stockton-on-Tees, UK
11.2023 - Current
  • Elected to Associate Safety Committee, contributing to cross-departmental policy improvements.
  • Completed advanced training in Austin and GEMS systems, enhancing operational safety capability.
  • Delivered 20+ toolbox talks and safety meetings, increasing employee hazard awareness by 30%.
  • Led Shipping department safety projects, reducing workplace incidents by 20% within 12 months.
  • Conducted 50+ facility inspections with 100% compliance to fire, hazard, and workplace safety standards.
  • Investigated incidents using root cause analysis, implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Partnered with operations to embed safety measures into workflow planning, reducing downtime.
  • Delivered induction training for new hires, achieving 100% completion within onboarding timelines.
  • Created high-visibility safety signage and materials for high-risk areas, improving PPE compliance.
  • Supported continuous improvement of Amazon’s Safety Management System to align with UK regulations.

Health and Safety Officer

Mike-Bethel Hospital and Maternity Home
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented hospital safety policies in line with national health regulations.
  • Conducted 100+ audits, reducing workplace hazards by 15% through targeted interventions.
  • Coordinated emergency preparedness drills, enhancing readiness for fire, medical, and security events.
  • Delivered tailored training for clinical and non-clinical staff, increasing protocol adherence by 20%.
  • Monitored infection control measures, achieving sustained compliance with Ministry of Health standards.
  • Identified and mitigated trip, slip, and fall hazards in patient care areas.
  • Managed PPE inventory, ensuring 95% availability for frontline staff.
  • Investigated incidents and compiled reports with corrective action recommendations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to maintain occupational safety compliance.
  • Assisted with internal audits, ensuring full readiness for external inspections.

Health and Safety Assistant

Primary Health Centre
09.2017 - 06.2022
  • Revised emergency response and patient safety procedures to align with healthcare best practices.
  • Digitized health and safety records, improving audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
  • Led hygiene and sanitation campaigns, reducing cross-contamination incidents by 30%.
  • Conducted ergonomic workstation assessments for administrative staff, lowering injury risks.
  • Performed routine facility safety inspections, identifying and resolving hazards before escalation.
  • Delivered quarterly fire safety and evacuation drills, improving staff emergency readiness by 25%.
  • Ensured compliance with medical waste disposal and environmental safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with local health authorities to meet public health and occupational safety standards.
  • Designed and distributed safety awareness posters and materials for high-risk areas.
  • Produced monthly safety performance reports, tracking KPIs and recommending improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Ambrose Alli University

Skills

  • Regulatory & Compliance: ISO 45001, COSHH, Risk Assessment, Environmental Compliance, PPE Management


  • Safety Operations: Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Auditing, Emergency Response Planning, Site Inspections


  • Training & Engagement: Toolbox Talks, Inductions, Safety Campaigns, Behaviour-Based Safety, Staff Engagement Programs
  • Data & Reporting: Safety KPIs, Audit Reports, Process Improvement, Health Surveillance

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Reduced workplace incidents at Amazon by 30% through targeted toolbox talks, hazard reporting improvements, and process redesign.
  • Coordinated hospital-wide hygiene campaign, decreasing cross-contamination incidents by 30%.
  • Led 50+ safety inspections at Amazon with zero non-compliance findings, achieving full audit readiness.
  • Delivered tailored safety training for over 250 employees across three organizations, boosting compliance rates by up to 25%.

Certification

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  • HSE Level 1, 2, 3 (Award in Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness)
  • ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Awareness
  • COSHH Risk Assessor Certification
  • Equality, Diversity & LGBTQ+ Awareness
  • GDPR & Information Governance
  • Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness

Awards

  • Amazon Award: Helping Hands (for exceptional safety support and teamwork)
  • Amazon Award: Attendance Excellence

Timeline

Interim Safety Technician / ASC Member

Amazon UK Services Ltd
11.2023 - Current

Health and Safety Officer

Mike-Bethel Hospital and Maternity Home
06.2022 - 09.2023

Health and Safety Assistant

Primary Health Centre
09.2017 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Ambrose Alli University

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