Following the world's fast growing economy and flourishing mining, construction and manufacturing industries; Boitekanelo College has recognized the need to offer programmes in Occupational Health and Safety. The programmes were designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to address the health and safety issues in the workplace in order to prevent and eliminate the burden...
Occupational Health and Safety practitioner with professional experience spanning across various industries, including manufacturing, food processing, construction, and power generation. His expertise encompasses hazard identification and risk assessment, workplace safety audits, incident investigation, and the development of robust health and safety management systems. Dedicated to shaping the next generation of OHS professionals by leveraging industry experience with practical insights and real-world applications of theoretical concepts.
Occupational Health and Safety practitioner with professional experience spanning across various industries, including manufacturing, food processing, construction, and power generation. His expertise encompasses hazard identification and risk assessment, workplace safety audits, incident investigation, and the development of robust health and safety management systems. Dedicated to shaping the next generation of OHS professionals by leveraging industry experience with practical insights and real-world applications of theoretical concepts.
Research interests
Accident Prevention and Investigation.
Waste management
Behaviour Based Safety modelling.
Qualifications
MSc Safety, Health and Environmental Management (Midlands State University)
BSc Geography and Environmental Science (Midlands State University)
International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (NEBOSH)
Following the world's fast growing economy and flourishing mining,
construction and manufacturing industries; Boitekanelo College has
recognized the need to offer programmes in Occupational Health and
Safety. The programmes were designed to equip learners with the
necessary knowledge and skills to address the health and safety issues
in the workplace in order to prevent and eliminate the burden of work
related injuries and diseases.
The Occupational Health and Safety programme is based on real work
experiential learning, where students have the opportunity to be
attached to different industries and health care facilities to assess
safety indicators and also to do hazard identification and risk assessments. The programmes have been designed to promote the wellbeing
of workers in their respective workplace, which will yield valuable
results such as improving employee morale, reducing absenteeism,
increasing productivity as well as cutting cost arising from occupational
injuries and compensation.
Research & Innovation
Knowledge that improves healthcare practice
Department work contributes to stronger healthcare systems through practical enquiry, workplace learning and industry collaboration.
Health Service Quality
Improving systems, processes and patient experience.
Digital Health Records
Strengthening information management and data-informed decisions.
Workforce Development
Supporting workplace readiness and professional growth.
Programmes
Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety
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