MINTA ACOSTA
Maraval,Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
Occupational Health and Safety Professional with extensive experience in workplace safety inspections, risk assessments, and emergency response planning. Delivered impactful safety audits and incident investigations, enhancing compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations. Aims to leverage expertise in HSE documentation and training coordination to foster a culture of safety and well-being in remote or hybrid work environments.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Officer
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA)
08.2010 - 09.2020
- Performed risk assessments to identify workplace hazards and evaluate potential risks.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections and prepared detailed reports to identify and address safety findings.
- Investigated accidents, incidents and near misses and prepared investigation reports.
- Conducted health and safety audits to assess workplace safety practices and identify areas requiring attention.
- Delivered toolbox talks to enhance workplace safety awareness and encourage adherence to safe work practices.
- Developed and coordinated emergency procedures and emergency response plans.
- Coordinated training and sensitisation sessions on emergency response, safety marshal roles, and disaster preparedness to strengthen organizational readiness.
- Organised and conducted emergency drills to support organisational preparedness.
Health and Safety Officer
Public Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Conducted workplace safety inspections and generated comprehensive safety reports to identify and mitigate risks.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections and prepared safety reports.
- Delivered toolbox talks and promoted workplace safety awareness.
- Delivered toolbox talks and enhanced workplace safety awareness through engaging discussions and practical advice.
- Assisted with emergency procedures, coordinated response planning, and conducted fire safety drills and health and safety audits.
Accounts Clerk
Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Coordinated payroll processing and administrative activities to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
- Managed accounts payable functions and processed payment-related documentation to maintain financial accuracy.
- Executed clerical tasks to support office operations. and general administrative duties to support departmental operations.
- Facilitated procurement processes by organizing necessary documentation.
Human Resources Assistant
Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Maintained human resources records, ensuring accurate data entry and thorough cross-checking to uphold data integrity.
- Entered new-hire information into human resources system database, facilitating smooth onboarding process.
- Maintained human resources records, ensuring information was accurately entered and cross-checked.
- Prepared monthly and year-end reports on employee terminations, transfers, and new hires to support strategic HR planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Safety, Health and Environment
School of Business and Computer Science Ltd.
St. Augustine 09.2006 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts Degree - Labour Studies
Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
Champs Fleurs 09.1998 - 01.2000
Skills
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Drill coordination and Reporting
- Health and Safety Audits
- Emergency Response Planning
- Emergency Drill Coordination
- Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness
- Toolbox Talks and Safety Training
- Safety training and employee sensitization
- Safety reporting
- Incident documentation
- Risk assessment
- HSE Documentation
- OSH Act, Chapter 88:08
- HR records
- Accounts payable
- Accounts payable
Certification
- First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) — JARIC | 2009
- Microsoft Office Suite — Forde College | 15 May 2010
- Certified Red Cross Member | 23 August 1999
Personal Information
Title: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONAL | HSE OFFICER
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Health and Safety Officer
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA)
08.2010 - 09.2020
Health and Safety Officer
Public Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Safety, Health and Environment
School of Business and Computer Science Ltd.
09.2006 - 01.2009
Accounts Clerk
Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education
01.2005 - 01.2010
Human Resources Assistant
Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education
01.2002 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts Degree - Labour Studies
Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
09.1998 - 01.2000