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Hi there, I appreciate you taking the time to visit my profile.I am the CEO & Founder of Lithemba EHS, providing EHS solutions for EHS professionals. I post about my professional journey, sharing stories, actionable tips, my failures, and everything else that I experience along the way. Professional ExpertiseI have over a decade of experience in the EHS profession, having worked for 6 years in the construction industry and 5 years in food and beverage. I have completed SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 qualifications.Achievements- 500,000 Lost Time Injury hours.- 1 million Lost Time Injury hours.- Safely managed construction projects worth over R 200 million.- Retained ISO 14001:2015 certification for 4 years consecutively.- Implemented and Attained Step 5 in the Allied Water Stewardship program.Passion for Content CreationI create content that aims to educate current and aspiring EHS professionals while showcasing the value of our profession. I share content that looks to inspire, educate, challenge, and provoke debate for the betterment and growth of the EHS profession.- The Who In EHS podcastI interview EHS professionals to learn about their professional and personal journeys. I created this podcast as an edutainment method for the EHS community, showcasing the different routes to success.- How To EHS NewsletterIs a toolkit where I share practical strategies, tips, and insights for current and aspiring EHS professionals. This newsletter is meant to be a guide sharing EHS best practices.LinkedIn Journey- My posts garnered over 1,7 million impressions.- My posts have had more than 22,500 engagements.- Grew my LinkedIn following by 10,000 followers in 12 months.- Started an EHS-focused podcast that amassed over 8,300 views.- Became one of the first in South Africa to become a Workplace Safety Community Top Voice.Future Aspirations- To become an EHS Manager who will transform the EHS culture of an organization into a Culture Maturity Excellence level.- To build a 20,000 LinkedIn community of engaged and inspired EHS professionals, who willingly share their knowledge and opportunities.- Partner with brands that operate within and around the EHS profession, and connect their services and offerings to my community.Feel free to engage with my content and if you find it valuable, repost it to share with your network.Inbox me here on LinkedIn or email lithemba.kula@lithembaehs.comRemember, Teach and not Police.Enkosi!
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Ceo And FounderLithemba Ehs Dec 2024 - PresentJohannesburg Metropolitan AreaWe believe true success lies at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and profitability. As a provider of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) solutions, our mission is to help businesses thrive while safeguarding people and protecting the environment.With expertise in Auditing, Consulting, and Training, we partner with EHS professionals and organizations across industries to tackle complex compliance challenges, enhance operational safety, and drive sustainable practices. Our approach is results-driven and tailored to meet your unique needs.We are not just solving today’s problems, we’re building long-term strategies that future-proof businesses while making a positive impact on the world. Whether it’s navigating regulatory landscapes, reducing risks, or cultivating a culture of EHS excellence, we are your trusted partner every step of the way.Let us help your business protect the Plant, your People and your Profits.Our ServicesAuditing:- EHS Legal Compliance- ISO 14001:2015- ISO 45001:2018Consulting:- ISO 14001:2015 Implementation- ISO 45001:2018 Implementation- Occupational Hygiene SurveysTraining:- SHE Representative- First Aid Levels 1, 2 & 3- Basic & Advanced Firefighting- Forklift Operation
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Environmental Health & Safety SpecialistPepsico Nov 2021 - Nov 2024City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Lead a site management team and EHS Coordinator to fully implement PepsiCo EHS Standards across all departments and shifts.• Attend Monthly Site Management meetings to address critical areas of EHS performance and drive resolution of action plans.• Develop & ensure implementation of all the required EHS compliance procedures, work instructions policies.• Lead roll-out of PepsiCo EHS Best Practices across all departments and shifts.• Lead the identification of continuous Improvement versus PepsiCo set of KPIs through conducting performance reviews with EHS management & cross functional management to ensure performance as per AOP targets.• Define & implement EHS planned Inspections on regular intervals & report findings on myEHS.• Lead the implementation of PepsiCo Behaviour Based Safety program at assigned pilot site.• Lead internal EHS compliance through regular audits and ensuring action plans are monitored & effective corrective actions are implemented.• Work closely with Site Management to ensure consistent financial performance versus AOP plan.• Ensure the site is complying with PepsiCo GEHSMS, ISO 45001, & ISO 14001 international standards.• Ensure deployment of annual EHS training plan across all departments in liaison with the EHS Capability Lead to achieve the annual organization training plans.• Report all EHS KPIs monthly on PepsiCo’s MyEHS system and reporting of all incidents & NMs according to PepsiCo EHS incidents reporting standard.• Effectively manage the EHS culture transformation & risk transformation plans.• Effectively facilitate the PepsiCo Multi-certification audit program through external audit team.Direct reports: 2 -
Environmental Health & Safety CoordinatorPepsico Jan 2020 - Oct 2021Malmesbury, Western Cape, South Africa• Chair and ensure site conducts EHS Committee bi-monthly meetings, along with drafting meeting minutes and distributing for approval & signing by 16.2 Appointee.• Investigate, determine the root cause of Incidents & Near Misses using the 5-Why Method. Report and record according to the PepsiCo EHS Event Reporting Standard 01.• Collate information and report on a monthly basis, the EHS (L1, L2, THPH) and Sustainability (Electricity, Waste Water, Fuel, Waste) KPI's, using the PepsiCo myEHS portal.• Facilitating PepsiCo EHS Training Capability (FM Global & MESS) within Site Operational teams and report on progress, Quarterly to EHS Lead.• Lead in the effective implementation of the PepsiCo Standard 66 - Working at Heights, as the elected Standard Champion. Support and verify with site based EHS personnel for Legacy Pioneer Foods plants progress or challenges faced.• Conduct regular site compliance inspections and log all identified & reported Near Misses on the PepsiCo myEHS portal. Identify and document Action Plans (Corrective / Preventative) for the closure of all Near Misses.
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Senior Health & Safety OfficerTrenchless Technologies Jan 2018 - Dec 2019City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Conduct compliance inspections on relevant legislation, company policies and procedures, report on and follow-up to ensure that non-conformances/compliance have been addressed.• Respond to incidents and accidents, conduct preliminary investigation, root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.•Enforce risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.• Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with OHS legislative requirements.• Ensure that the necessary legal and other appointments are made, maintained and advise management / appointees of the roles, responsibilities and duties in terms of risk management.• Facilitate and manage training interventions on all organisational related Health & Safety and legal compliance matters to equip all employees with the necessary skills to be competent to perform their roles with the least amount of risk possible.• Undertake regular Occupational Health, Safety and Environment compliance audits. • Attend OH&S meetings to monitor compliance and corrective actions.• Take minutes for OHS meetings and receive and record reports from site based Safety Officers & Safety Representatives. • Ensures OHS records are effectively maintained at site level in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and collection of required data for preparation of monthly report to be presented to client, such as LTIFR, LTI's, DIFR, manhours worked, etc.• Preparation of project specific health and safety documentation as per the safety specifications for inclusion into tender submissions.Direct Reports: 3
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Health & Safety OfficerTrenchless Technologies Aug 2013 - Dec 2017City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Tender Documentation – Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for inclusion into tender submissions.• Safety File – Drafting file according to client safety specifications & daily upkeep onwards.• Risk Assessments – Conducting Baseline risk assessments, continuously as the project progresses and establishing project risk profile.• Incident Investigations – Respond to incidents and accidents, conduct preliminary investigation, root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.• Compliance – Working with management in ensuring project compliance with regards to OHS Act & other legal requirements.• Emergency Preparedness - Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans and testing its effectiveness.• SHE Talks – Conducted daily to address specific hazards and risks in relation to the construction project.• Site Inspections – Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections.• Safety Representatives – Ensuring they perform daily routine checklists and overseeing their training.• Subcontractors – Monitoring the level of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections.• Safety Report – Collection of required data for preparation of monthly report to be presented to client, such as LTIFR, LTI's, DIFR, manhours worked, etc.• Medicals – Attend to all IOD cases and arranging of employee medicals and vaccinations prior to project commencement.• Health and Safety Plans - Compiling a Health & Safety Plan for each project, as per the Clients Health and Safety Specifications.• Training Plans - Drafting a Safety Training Plan as per legal requirements and liaising with training providers to arrange all necessary Safety and Compliance related training.• Safety Orientation - Conducting induction for sub-contractors, new and returning employees.
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Lithemba Kula works for Lithemba Ehs
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Lithemba Kula's current role is CEO & Founder of Lithemba EHS - You’ve implemented an Environmental, Health and Safety Management System. I help you shift the needle towards EHS Culture Maturity Excellence..
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Lithemba Kula attended Nebosh, Nebosh, Nebosh, Lawson Brown High School.
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Lithemba Kula has skills like Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Risk Assessment, Inspection, Contract Management, Risk Management, Environmental Awareness, Hazard Identification, Safety Auditing, Behavior Based Safety, Industrial Safety, Site Inspections.
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