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Lisa Otieno

Lisa Otieno

Environment , Health and Safety

Scientific

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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About Lisa Otieno:

I am an EHS expert with a 1st Class honors Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Kenyatta University and an environmental management diploma from NEBOSH.  The expertise I have in both environment and safety has been crucial to my capacity to be well-rounded in EHS processes in various work environments.

During my previous roles, I have been exposed to settings like construction sites, Kenya’s only Inland Port in Nairobi, Kenya’s National Environment Management regulatory body and private Health and Safety consultancy firms.   During the period, I have been responsible for developing and putting into practice Environment, Health and Safety policies and procedures. I have also conducted safety audits, investigated accidents, and assisted in developing safety training programs. In all these positions, I have managed to achieve a track record of enhancing safety performance by promoting a thorough and proactive approach to Environment, health and safety. 

 

Experience

Safepro Limited

July 2022-Current

My roles include:

Under the supervision of a DOSH advisor who has been approved, I have been able to

  • Conduct occupational Health and Safety audits of various workplaces.
  • Conduct Fire safety audits of various workplaces.
  • Conduct Environment audits of various workplaces.
  • Make recommendations of the various audits in line with the law. 
  • Write Reports of the audits conducted.
  • Market the company and secure contracts
  • Perform Administration work which include writing quotations for clients, replying to mails and delivering reports and products to clients.
  • Assist in developing safety training programs such as first aid and fire safety training.

 

 

Essenspark limited 

Employed as a Health and Safety Advisor for Devshibhai and sons Limited

February 2022-June 2022

 My roles included:

  • Comprehensive hazard assessment reports & recommendations.
  • Carrying out toolbox talks to staff.
  • Administering and requesting for appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Preparation of safety reports, documents and forms
  • Investigation of accidents and injuries that occur in workplaces
  • Inspection of workplaces and sites to ensure compliance.

 

National Environment Management Authority, intern 

18th January 2021–16th April 2021

 During the period I was able to;

  • Prepare and maintain environmental documentation.
  • Participate in conducting general and targeted environmental and safety inspections.
  • Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental programs to reduce environmental damage.
  • Participate in the development of management plans for the sustainable utilization and conservation of the coastal zone and inland aquatic ecosystems
  • Participate in activities that promote conservation and sustainable utilization of coastal, marine and freshwater resources.
  • Solid waste management.
  • Conducting safety toolbox talks to staff.
  • Conducting safety training on Covid-19 to staff.

 

 

 

 

Kenya National Bureau of statistics, Enumerator

18th August 2019–31st August 2019

During the period I was able to:

  • Receive training on how to carry out the enumeration process.
  • Interact with a government designed smart tablet for collecting data.
  • Successfully enumerated 100 households
  • Conduct interviews with varied audiences.
  • Report back the results and submit reports 
  • Achieve the results with minimum supervision
  • Develop a good rapport with members of the community

 

Kenya Ports Authority, Inland Container Depot, Attachment Student

6th May 2019–7th August 2019

During period I was exposed to the following:

  • Safety inspection procedures
  • Handling of dangerous goods (IMDG CODE) and its procedures
  • Environmental management supervision
  • Solid waste management
  • Accident investigation and reporting.
  • General office administration work and documentation.
  • Cargo survey and reporting.
  • Attending to accident and documentation.
  • Conducting safety toolbox talks to staff.
  • Initiate and maintain customer complaints and registers. 

Education

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

2017 to 2022

Undertook a bachelor’s degree in BSc. Occupational Health and safety. (First class honors)

 

NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NEBOSH) 

2019 - 2021

Undertook a diploma program in Environmental Management. The Diploma is a level 6 which is equivalent to a degree. Currently I have a NEBOSH certificate in controlling environmental Aspects.

 

CONSOLATA HIGH SCHOOL 
2013-2016

Sat for my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and attained a mean grade of B- equivalent to 58 points. 

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