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About Olaiwola Seyi Michael
Olaiwola Seyi Michael is a certified project HSE professional with a Mechanical Engineering background in Power Plant, Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. He had actively supervised execution and completion of various assigned projects for efficient installations, compliance, completion and safety guidelines.
List the Safety and Health achievements/contributions you have achieved in 2025.
Key accomplishments include as follows: he supervised multiple projects to ensure efficient installation, compliance, and safety rules; he has successfully completed all projects he had overseen; he collaborates with local and international professionals to gain knowledge and experience; and he ensured compliance with all safety standards and procedures, resulting in no financial or human losses.
Outline the Workplace Safety and Health initiatives that have been implemented by you in your workplace in 2025.
In 2025, he led and implemented several Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) initiatives aimed at improving safety standards, reducing incidents, enhancing employee awareness, and strengthening compliance with regulatory requirements. These initiatives focused on prevention, education, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
The key objectives of the 2025 WSH initiatives were: reduce workplace accidents and near-miss incidents; improve safety awareness and reporting culture; ensure compliance with safety regulations; strengthen emergency preparedness; and promote a proactive safety culture.
Other Key Initiatives Implemented were Risk Assessment Review and Enhancement e.g: conducted a full review of departmental risk assessments; identified new hazards and updated control measures; implemented hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE); and ensured all risk assessments were communicated to staff.
The key objectives of the 2025 WSH initiatives were: reduce workplace accidents and near-miss incidents; improve safety awareness and reporting culture; ensure compliance with safety regulations; strengthen emergency preparedness; and promote a proactive safety culture.
Other Key Initiatives Implemented were Risk Assessment Review and Enhancement e.g: conducted a full review of departmental risk assessments; identified new hazards and updated control measures; implemented hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE); and ensured all risk assessments were communicated to staff.
Describe and support in detail on how your influencing capability has assisted in the successful implementation of these initiatives.
His influencing capability played a critical role in the successful implementation of the 2025 Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) initiatives. Beyond designing safety programs, he actively engaged stakeholders at all levels, aligned priorities, addressed resistance, and fostered a strong safety culture. Through strategic communication, relationship-building, and leading by example, he was able to drive behavioral change and organisational commitment to safety.
How he influenced: presented safety data and risk trends to management using clear metrics; linked WSH improvements to business outcomes (cost savings, compliance, productivity); proposed practical, budget-conscious solutions; and secured leadership endorsement for safety campaigns and system improvements.
Impacts: obtained approval for digital incident reporting system; secured budget for additional PPE and safety training; and strengthened management accountability for safety KPIs.
How he influenced: presented safety data and risk trends to management using clear metrics; linked WSH improvements to business outcomes (cost savings, compliance, productivity); proposed practical, budget-conscious solutions; and secured leadership endorsement for safety campaigns and system improvements.
Impacts: obtained approval for digital incident reporting system; secured budget for additional PPE and safety training; and strengthened management accountability for safety KPIs.
Describe and provide support on how your initiative impacted the Safety and Health management and performance of your workplace/community/industry that was above and beyond.
In 2025, his Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) initiatives did not merely maintain compliance — they significantly strengthened their safety management system, improved performance metrics, and enhanced organisational safety culture. His efforts went beyond routine responsibilities by proactively identifying systemic gaps, introducing sustainable improvements, and influencing behavioral change across all levels of the organisation.
One of the most significant impacts was cultural.
What had changed: employees became more proactive in identifying hazards; supervisors demonstrated stronger ownership of safety enforcement; staff felt empowered to report unsafe conditions without fear; and safety discussions became integrated into daily operations.
One of the most significant impacts was cultural.
What had changed: employees became more proactive in identifying hazards; supervisors demonstrated stronger ownership of safety enforcement; staff felt empowered to report unsafe conditions without fear; and safety discussions became integrated into daily operations.
In your opinion, what are the attributes of a safety influencer? Do share with us on how you have demonstrated these attributes in your daily work that will earn you the recognition of a WSHAsia Safety Influencer Award Winner in your workplace/community/industry.
A safety influencer is someone who positively shapes attitudes, behaviors, and decisions around Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) — not through authority alone, but through credibility, trust, and example.
He leads by example.
How he demonstrates this daily: strict adherence to PPE and safe work procedures without exception; conduct regular ground walkabouts to identify hazards personally; intervene immediately when unsafe behaviours are observed — respectfully and constructively; and participate actively in drills and safety activities.
He leads by example.
How he demonstrates this daily: strict adherence to PPE and safe work procedures without exception; conduct regular ground walkabouts to identify hazards personally; intervene immediately when unsafe behaviours are observed — respectfully and constructively; and participate actively in drills and safety activities.
No. of Years of Experience in a Safety Role:
6 Years