Etienne Rousseau

Experience

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  Transnet Freight Rail South Africa

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2015

  Safety Professional/Manager

  Duties:-To support, influence, mentor and enabling management to optimally manage their safety health and environmental risk exposures. -Plan, design, coordinate, implement and supervise a comprehensive occupational health and safety program.-Implement and ensure best practices and procedures for on-site contractors and drafting of tender specification, evaluation and auditing of potential contractors. -Conduct health, safety and environmental risk assessments, facility and site inspections. -Attendance of safety meetings in an advisory capacity, consulting and provide guidance regarding health and safety of employees and relevant legislation.-Provide and conduct relevant safety training with regards to occupational health and safety. (NQF level 4 accredited).-Conduct EHS and legal compliance audits according to required methodology and advise management accordingly. -Conduct occupational hygiene monitoring/surveys i.e. noise surveys, light surveys, ventilation r requirements, ergonomic studies, and air sampling. -Conduct investigation (Board of Enquiries) and the evaluation of all incidents/accidents and unsafe conditions that occur, involving employees/contractors. -The reporting, investigation and administration of all claims arising out of illnesses/injuries according to the COID Act. -Monitor environmental pollution. -Conduct bacterial / chemical water sampling for evaluation. -Scheduling of employees for medical surveillance and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and deceases. -Investigation of contagious and notifiable diseases in order to trace their origin and advise/ train with regards to preventative measures. -Ensure the correct purchasing of PPE (personal protective equipment) and provide training in the correct use. -Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and audit summaries. -Apply budget/financial principles regarding activities and outputs Show less

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  NMC Construction Group

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Senior Safety Officer/Manager

  -Implement and maintain comprehensive safety management programs on large construction projects.-Implement and manage the Construction Group “Zero Harm” Strategy campaign to reach the ZERO harm targets. (Super 10 of Safety)-Manage sub-contractors on large construction projects. (5 Star Green Building Project) -Manage and supervise a safety team of eight(8) safety professionals and managed all sub-contractors on the construction project.-Liaise with Client Management team to ensure operational and legal compliance.-Lead company and contractor safety audits to maintain compliance with company’s safety procedures, policies and safety regulations in the workplace. Show less

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  G4S Africa, Western Cape

  Apr 2016 - now

  Safety Manager

  -Ensure the effective management of health and safety processes and maintain internal quality assurance processes and systems. -Maintain company policy, adopting best practices and exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation.-Manage and monitor the National Quality Management System to achieve BSI Certification that focus on British, European, and some international standards.-Provide support and Health and Safety training to Operational Departments and Regions.-Contractor Management compliance and auditing on Technology and Operational maintenance projects.-Review, train, report on Health and Safety Processes-Investigate and report on serious Safety Health and Environmental incidents within area of responsibility.-Monitor the OHS and Environment National Management System.-Conduct HSE Audits to identify potential risks and non-compliance with health and safety regulations, thereby enabling the organization to take corrective actions. Show less