David Gobusamang Mongwato
Safety Manager
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Seasoned Safety Manager with a proven track record at Transnet Freight Rail, adept in project management and process analysis. Leveraged interpersonal and analytical skills to reduce accident rates significantly. Excelled in fostering safety culture through strategic planning and effective communication, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Safety Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Interpret, translate and provide expert advice & guidance to Safety Team and Line management on Health and Safety statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and ensure implementation of developed Health and Safety management program's and systems that will assist management, employees, contractors and customer’s meeting and complying with Health and Safety statutory, regulatory requirements and TFR standards and directives.
- Manage the compilation and review of the cluster/corridor Health and Safety plans (with clear objectives and targets) as well as escalation of significant issues for inclusion in the Operating Division (regional) SHE Plan.
- Manage and analyses Health and Safety statistics that requires escalation for decision making and solutions.
- Coordinate the prompt investigation of incidents as well as the implementation and close-out of corrective actions.
- Manage 1st party audits, surveys, inspections and risk assessments. Communicate and coordinate external parties’ audits, surveys, inspections and risk assessments.
- Manage safety training in order to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Co-ordinate the testing and drills of Contingency Plans for the areas to ensure readiness.
- Manage the cluster/corridor medical surveillance program applicable to all employees.
- Manage the coordination, testing and monitoring of adequacy and effectiveness policies, procedures, programs standards, guidelines and working procedures.
- Assist in managing the Cluster/Corridor’s safety budget to ensure that costs are maintained within agreed limits and expenditure is in line with the business plan.
- Manage your team to promote a culture of high performance, productivity and optimization.
Safety Specialist
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Managed relationships with external vendors supplying PPE or other safety-related products or services, negotiating contracts for maximum cost efficiency without sacrificing quality standards.
- Developed emergency response plans, coordinating with local authorities for seamless execution during crisis situations.
- Served as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory agencies during inspections or audits, addressing any concerns raised and ensuring timely resolution of cited issues.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Contribute to the Area and corporate safety plan and strategy.
- Review the safety strategy with the Area /Depot leadership at defined intervals for relevance and applicability and together recommend actions and initiatives to make the strategy realistic and workable.
- Develop, interpret and execute depot audit, training, assessments, monitoring, surveys and inspection plans / programs that are aligned with the Area Safety Plans and programs to ensure compliance to regulatory and standards requirements.
- Monitor continuously the implementation of the safety programs and systems by undertaking site visits and inspecting any workplace in the area / depot to determine compliance to the agreed standards aligned to SANS 3000-1 and other related standards e.g., ISO and OHSAS, RSR, NEMA.
- Enforce Acts like, OHSA, MHSA, NEM:WA, DMA, COIDA,etc.
- Recommend corrective actions to address any deviations experienced and minimize risks.
- Monitoring of RSR special conditions to keep the operation permit valid.
- Establish and implement a comprehensive area / depot specific contingency plan in accordance with the approved departmental contingency plan and relevant legislation to ensure an effective occurrence management process and contain / minimize damages.
- Implement an effective Safety Management information system by verifying and evaluating the information captured on the system in accordance with rail directives standards and company policies to ensure availability of accurate data for decision making and good governance.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with the key stakeholders with the Area / Depot which can be used to resolve challenges identified and experience in the implementation of safety plans / strategies to ensure that the department secures favorable reactions to its and objectives.
- Ensure that safety structures are effectively functioning within the depots by overseeing the appointment of SHE Representatives, facilitating safety meetings and reviewing practices in accordance with company policies and relevant directives.
- Develop in conjunction with Line Management, safety awareness and discussion topics for the depot Green Area Meetings that support the safety strategy and reduce incident rates as well as preventing incidents.
- Conduct operational risk / safety audits on all train operating processes and safety management systems to assess their effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes and compile reports with specific area corrective action plan/s required in accordance to the findings and monitor the implementation and compliance of the recommendations / corrective actions.
- Provide expert advice and guidance and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current and proposed legislation, policies and procedures relating to health and safety issues in order to interpret, evaluate and advise management on the implications of such legislation or directive on operations and service delivery.
- Build capacity within the Area / Depot at large based on the organizational / operational needs by overseeing the on-going training and development of employees and assessing performance to ensure availability of competencies and empowered employees regarding safety and compliance according to rail directives.
- Report on matters relating to substantive safety, health and environmental risks and liabilities as identified in the region.
- Consider substantive national and international regulatory and technical developments in the fields of safety, health and environmental management and recommend standards to use relevant to the business i.e., ISO 14001, SANS 3000:1, etc.
- Ensure proper facilitation of participation, co-operation, reporting and consultation of safety, health and environmental matters with government, national and international organizations and other health and safety bodies.
- Compile Management Information report and provide safety statistics for the Area/Depot highlighting trends (positive and negative) to enable management to make effective and sound decisions.
- Chairing of monthly symposium together with line management.
- Coordinator and compiling audit evidence for the regulator (RSR), External certification audits (Bureau Veritas) and Department of Labour and Employment
SHERQ Practitioner
Transnet Property
05.2012 - 12.2017
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in medical technology to enhance clinical practice.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork.
- Promoted preventive healthcare by conducting regular health screenings and educating patients on lifestyle modifications.
- Self-training and empowerment.
- Establish and identify hazards.
- Assess risk and set standards.
- Assist in implementation of Risk management program.
- Responsible to act as an advisor to the appointed Safety Administrators regarding SHERQ.
- Review the most important risk and ensure action plans formulated, printed and signed.
- Maintain effective Risk Program and ensure all incidents logged on SHERQ register.
- Responsible to conduct investigations and incidents and file RCAT Reports.
- Assist on all asset’s insurance claims.
- Ensure Broad Risk Meetings take place.
- Arrange Training for (RCO’s) Risk Control Officers.
- (RR) Risk Representatives and (SA) Safety Administrators.
- Assist in minimizing cost of risk.
- Reconcile all minutes of safety meetings in the area of responsibility.
- Conduct regular internal audits.
- Conduct Risk Assessments and implement awareness programs.
- Record, investigate and log all incidents.
- Ensure Legal and PFMA Act compliance to all operations.
- Ensure open communication and training.
- Assist in an investigation on fraud and other incidents.
- Ensure control of all insurance claims.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to External Audit Programs.
- Loading of injury of duty online with department of Employment and Labour.
Safety Officer
Transnet - Rail Network Construction
10.2008 - 04.2012
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Chairperson of monthly safety meetings on site.
- Handling of Safety and Quality File.
- Compiling of weekly statistics (man hours).
- Safety, Health and Environmental representative.
- Conducts site audits and inspections.
- Hazard Identifications and Risk Assessments.
- Recording all Incidents and Accidents.
- Recording of Property and Plants damages.
- Investigate and Assess Property and Plant damages.
- Presents Safety Presentation to Management on a Quarterly Basis.
- Complete Flash Report Of Incidents And Accidents On Site.
- Supervise site activities to ensure that site SHE rules are adhered to.
- Ensure that employees are provided with information, instruction and training to carry out safe working procedure.
- Assist Contracts Manager in ensuring compliance with the relevant acts and regulations.
- Carry out inspections in the work place, report and documented all non-conformances.
- Advise other site personnel on all aspects of SHE applicable to activities.
- Ensuring daily supervision on site for potential hazards and risks.
- Provide SHE inductions training to sub-contractors and Visitors on site.
- Accompany visitors on site to warn them about potential hazard and risk areas.
- Participate in the implementation of the training program by attending and supervising toolbox talks.
- Conducting of Daily Safety Task Instruction on site if present.
- Conducting Root Cause Analysis to determine the causes of an accident to personnel or damage to plant and property.
- Conducting of Socs (safety observation and conversations) on site.
- Completing and submitting of WCL2 form to Safety department.
- Conducting of closeout incident investigations.
Education
BTech - Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Presentation Skills
Project Management Skills
Analytical skills
Process Analysis
PC Computing Skills
Interpersonal skill
Communication (verbal & written) skills
Facilitation skills
Analytical skills
Computer literate
Coaching and mentoring skills
Development skills
Networking skills
Grievance procedures
Performance and appraisals management skills
Conflict management skills
Timeline
Safety Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
10.2023 - Current
Safety Specialist
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2018 - 10.2023
SHERQ Practitioner
Transnet Property
05.2012 - 12.2017
Safety Officer
Transnet - Rail Network Construction
10.2008 - 04.2012
BTech - Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
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