Georgina Joe Ojekhekpen
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Senior Safety professional with extensive experience in conducting safety meetings, site inspections, and training programs. Demonstrated success in improving safety performance through effective hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response strategies. Expertise in environmental compliance and fostering a collaborative team environment. Focused on advancing industry safety standards through innovative solutions and proactive management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Safety Cluster Manager (Freelancer)
TBP (Local Organisation Committee) AFC 2027
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.11 - Current
- One of the key parts of my responsibility is conducting and reviewing risk assessments and method statements, identifying potential hazards across all venues, evaluating the level of risk, and ensuring that appropriate control measures are implemented and communicated to all relevant teams.
- I also carry out and oversee detailed safety inspections and walkthroughs before each event. This includes checking critical areas such as emergency exits, fire safety systems, medical points, crowd flow routes, and high-risk zones to ensure full compliance with safety standards.
- In addition, I take part in high-level planning, coordinating closely with the police, fire services, and tournament organisers to develop and align on emergency response plans.
- Before the gates open, I conduct final readiness checks to confirm that all medical facilities are operational, exits are clear, and the stadium is safe for spectators and staff.
- I also oversee emergency drills and mock exercises to ensure all teams are fully prepared and understand their roles in the event of an incident.
- When unexpected issues arise at any venue, I step in to assess the situation, provide the necessary support, and make critical safety decisions to resolve the matter promptly.
- Finally, I supervise both the setup and dismantling phases of temporary structures, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, with proper risk controls in place to prevent accidents or injuries.
Senior Event Health & Safety Advisor (Freelancer)
Formula 1, MOTN, LIWA, EGA, CocaCola, etc
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.11 - 2025.03
- Inspections of contractors' safety files
- Monitoring that workers are working in a safe manner
- Ensuring that the venue is compliant in terms of EMS requirements
- Provide expert advice on health and safety and support to all business units involved with event delivery.
- Ensuring the medics are visible
- Co-ordinating the various suppliers' construction activities on-site
- Contribute to identifying compliance requirements, improvements and solutions on Health and Safety matters.
- Proactively respond to safety issues, provide advice and assistance when problems arise and endeavour to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
- Provide reliable and consistent safety advice and guidance to Venue Operations managers, Production Managers and the broader Production team to ensure compliance with safety legislation
Senior Event Health & Safety Advisor
Dal Al Zain Festival
Abu Dhabi
2023.02 - 2023.04
- Be present on-site
- Be easily identifiable as the Safety Officer;
- Be in an identified location (e.g. Event Control);
- Not be engaged in any other duties or activities which would prevent them from carrying out their responsibilities associated with the event;
- Have the means to communicate with the Event Management Team.
- Undertake a site safety check before the event is opened to the Public;
- Monitor the continuing safety of the site throughout the event. This can include checking structures, barriers, electrical supplies and installations or other equipment provided.
- Have the authority necessary, to close the event or part of it at any time
Event Health & Safety Supervisor
Mother of The Nation Festival
Abu Dhabi
2022.10 - 2023.01
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment, or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations
- Train new employees in proper safety procedures to minimise accidents with proper behaviors
- Conduct safety training or education programs to demonstrate the use of safety equipment
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures
- Inspected specified areas to verify the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes, and materials.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of the team, ensuring tasks were completed to a high standard.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforce safety regulations.
Health Safety & Environment Advisor
Wewatch
Dubai, UAE
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Identify clearly as the event safety advisor
- Avoid duties preventing safety responsibilities
- Maintain communication with the Event Management Team
- Conduct a site safety check before public opening
- Monitor site safety throughout the event (structures, barriers, electrical, installations, equipment)
- Hold authority to close the event or sections if necessary
Health Safety & Environment Lead
Shield Contracting Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2010.03 - 2020.11
- Conducted safety meetings to improve internal safety processes
- Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans
- Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes
- Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers
- Utilised statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behaviour, and drive continuous program improvement
- Train employees and contractors to engage
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management
- Monitored effects of human activity on soil, water, and air quality
- Helped agencies and corporations develop proper standards to minimise environmental impact risks
- Analysed and reported on environmental data covering emissions, atmospheric monitoring, and soil and water samples
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Enugu State 1996.01 - 2000.06
Skills
- Risk Assessment: Identifying hazards and implementing the Hierarchy of Controls
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating incidents to identify underlying failures and prevent recurrence
- Regulatory Compliance: Mastery of safety legislation and international standards (eg, ISO 45001)
- Safety Auditing: Conducting systematic inspections of workplaces and safety management systems
- Strategic Leadership: Building a proactive safety culture and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Communication: Delivering clear safety briefings and translating technical data for diverse audiences
- Emergency Planning: Developing evacuation protocols, fire safety strategies, and medical response plans
- Incident Management: Coordinating real-time responses to accidents or near-misses
- Data Analytics: Monitoring leading and lagging indicators to track safety performance trends
- SOP Development: Writing practical, clear Standard Operating Procedures for high-risk tasks
- Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Managing safety equipment procurement and training costs
- Contractor Management: Overseeing third-party safety compliance and site inductions
- Conflict Resolution: Balancing operational deadlines with safety requirements and compliance
- Mental Health & Well-being: Integrating psychological safety and burnout prevention into risk assessments
Certification
NEBOSH Certification, ISO 14001;2015, ISO 18001, ISO 9001;2015, ISO 45001, Basic First Aid & CPR, Fire Fighting
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Safety Cluster Manager (Freelancer)
TBP (Local Organisation Committee) AFC 2027
2025.11 - Current
Senior Event Health & Safety Advisor (Freelancer)
Formula 1, MOTN, LIWA, EGA, CocaCola, etc
2023.11 - 2025.03
Senior Event Health & Safety Advisor
Dal Al Zain Festival
2023.02 - 2023.04
Event Health & Safety Supervisor
Mother of The Nation Festival
2022.10 - 2023.01
Health Safety & Environment Advisor
Wewatch
2021.09 - 2022.03
Health Safety & Environment Lead
Shield Contracting Company
2010.03 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
1996.01 - 2000.06