VIVIAN SHEM

• Conducted research on occupational health and environmental safety practices in community-based projects and informal work environments, focusing on NGO-supported initiatives.
• Assessed and documented first aid readiness across various field locations, including evaluating the availability and adequacy of first aid kits, training levels of staff, and emergency response procedures.
• Analyzed health and safety gaps within waste management, public health, and sustainability programs implemented by NGOs.
• Engaged with NGO teams, local authorities, and community stakeholders to collect data, evaluate risks, and recommend improvements aligned with OSHA and NEMA guidelines.
• Developed reports and safety toolkits aimed at enhancing EHS compliance and awareness among project staff and volunteers.
• Supported policy and training recommendations used to improve workplace safety culture and first aid preparedness in resource-constrained NGO settings.

• Oversaw the implementation of Safaricom’s Health and Safety Program, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
• Conducted health and safety reviews, on-site inspections, and audits to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
• Led the coordination of risk control measures using the HIRA process to mitigate potential hazards.
• Maintained a strong field presence at waste sorting sites, ensuring compliance with OSH laws and regulations.
• Managed incident investigations for all accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences, ensuring proper corrective actions.
• Spearheaded health, safety, and wellness (HSW) sustainability initiatives, aligning them with daily site operations.

I worked with Envirosafe to carry out a NOSA audit for Universal Engineering Systems Limited, which we passed with a pass mark of 97%.

We did site inspections, statutory audits and the associated documentation.

• Drove the companywide sustainability agenda, aligning it with Safaricom’s operational goals.
• Reviewed Safaricom’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA) reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Assisted Safaricom in meeting the new ISO 14001: 2015 regulatory requirements.
• Worked towards reducing Safaricom’s carbon footprint through targeted sustainability initiatives.
• Updated EIA and EA licenses in company databases to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Carried out community engagement for EIA processes related to Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites.

• Participated in Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) evaluations and issued access permits for biological resource utilization.
• Conducted multiple environmental audit site visits to assess compliance and identify environmental risks.
• Reviewed waste and water quality projects, ensuring adherence to regulations and issuing necessary permits.
• Reviewed and classified Environmental Audit (EA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for regulatory compliance.