Peter Orimba

As an HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Supervisor for a marine engineering and logistics company specializing in transportation of dry bulk cargo, anchor handling, supply vessels, and offshore salvage operations, my key roles are:
1. Safety Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and company policies within the marine engineering and logistics operations.
2. Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments and hazard analyses specific to marine operations, including transportation of dry bulk cargo, anchor handling, and salvage activities, to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
3. Safety Training: Developing and implementing comprehensive safety training programs for employees engaged in marine engineering and logistics activities, covering topics such as maritime safety, emergency response, and safe operating procedures for vessels and equipment.
4. Incident Investigation: Leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses within the marine operations, analysing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety performance.
5. Emergency Response Planning: Developing and maintaining emergency response plans and procedures tailored to the unique challenges of marine operations, including response to vessel collisions, capsizing, and other maritime emergencies.
6. Safety Inspections and Audits: Conducting regular safety inspections and audits of vessels, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement in safety practices and procedures.
7. Environmental Management: Implementing environmental management programs to minimize the impact of marine operations on the environment, including pollution prevention measures and compliance with marine environmental regulations.
8. Safety Culture Promotion: Promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization by fostering open communication, encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives, and recognizing and rewarding safe behavior.
9. Safety Documentation: Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to safety inspections, training activities, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that all necessary documentation is up-to-date and readily accessible.
10. Continuous Improvement: Continuously monitoring and evaluate safety performance metrics and trends within the marine engineering and logistics operations, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance safety outcomes and efficiency.

As an HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Officer in an offshore construction of bridges, particularly during the substructure stages such as piling and installation of pier caps, my responsibilities included:
1. Safety Compliance: Ensured compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and company policies throughout the offshore construction project.
2. Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments specific to offshore construction activities, including piling and pier cap installation, to identify potential hazards associated with marine operations, heavy machinery, and working at height.
3. Safety Training: Developed and implemented safety training programs tailored to the unique challenges of offshore construction, covering topics such as marine safety, working at heights, crane operations, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Safety Procedures: Developed and enforced safe work procedures for piling and pier cap installation activities, ensuring that all workers are familiar with and adhere to established safety protocols to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
5. Safety Inspections: Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment, machinery, and worksites to identify and correct potential safety hazards, ensured that all tools and equipment were properly maintained and in good working condition.
6. Emergency Preparedness: Developed and maintained emergency response plans and procedures specific to offshore construction activities, including procedures for evacuation, medical emergencies, and response to environmental incidents such as oil spills.
7. Incident Investigation: Led investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses occurring during offshore construction activities, analyzed root causes, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improved safety performance.
8. Environmental Management: Implemented environmental management programs to minimize the impact of offshore construction activities on the marine environment, including pollution prevention measures and compliance with environmental regulations.
9. Safety Culture Promotion: Promoted a strong safety culture among all project personnel by fostering open communication, encouraged reporting of safety concerns, and provided regular safety feedback and recognition for safe behavior.
10. Documentation and Reporting: Maintained accurate records and documentation related to safety inspections, training activities, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that all necessary documentation were up-to-date and readily accessible.

1. Conducted Workplace statutory health and safety audits for the clients alongside the company’s certified lead auditor.
2. Acted as a resource and Subject-Matter Expert
(SME) to management in health and safety-related matters.
3. Facilitated organizational compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and implementation of best practices.
4. Developed and supported the implementation and evaluation of the health and safety programs.
5. Tracked workplace incidents/illnesses for reporting and statistical analysis, as well as training and performance indicators.
6. Directed and reviewed the analysis of incident and injury data, identifying gaps to support a continuous improvement plan to develop or enhance existing safety programs.
7. Provided consultation, guidance, and support in the completion of workplace investigation to determine the root cause and oversee the recommendation to prevent a reoccurrence and optimize workplace health and safety for the company’s clients.
8. I was an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), actively participated in and supported JHSC, and designated workers for the company’s clients.
9. In collaboration with management and JHSC conducted continuous improvement safety audits and provided recommendations for improvement or acknowledgment of success for the company’s clients, especially those in construction projects. Reviewed and revised occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols for the clients.