I WILL HELP YOU FURTHER
Whether it's legal requirements or a genuine safety culture – I'll guide you from A to Z.
After I have helped you determine what you want, we will work together to find the best way to achieve it.
ABOUT ME
Jennifer Katharina Zahnen | HSE NRW
I am a graduate engineer in mechanical engineering with a focus on environmental management and have also obtained a Master of Science in "Water and the Environment".
My professional career took me to renowned companies such as Cemecon, Toho Tenax and Real Alloy as an HSE manager, where I was responsible for the operational implementation of occupational safety, fire protection and environmental management.
Since 2018 I have been running my own engineering office for HSE.
As an external occupational safety specialist (SiFa), fire safety officer (BSB) and environmental officer, I support companies in designing safe, healthy and legally compliant workplaces, minimizing risks and managing costs efficiently.
My approach combines legal compliance, practical solutions, and economic efficiency, delivering clear added value to companies: reduced risks, motivated employees, and sustainable processes. I stand for holistic HSE services that unite technical excellence, legal certainty, and human responsibility. My aim is to make companies not only safer, but also more sustainable and future-proof – with clear processes, sound advice, and a deep understanding of practical realities.
Occupational safety
Risk assessment according to §5 ArbSchG
Instructions & training (e.g. first aid, PPE)
ASA meetings & documentation
Security concepts for industry & construction
Introduction, support & optimization of management systems according to
ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001)
Support during certification audits and legally compliant document creation
Support with risk assessments, operating instructions and training.
Conducting safety inspections, training sessions & project reviews with an HSE focus
Environmental protection / Emission control
Activity as an emissions control officer in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
Development and implementation of environmentally sound operational processes
Monitoring of emissions, waste, hazardous substances and water-polluting substances
Support for approval procedures and environmental management systems
Incident management / SEVESO-III
Function as incident officer for plants with increased hazard potential
Implementation of the requirements of the Major Accident Ordinance (12th BImSchV)
Development and maintenance of security management systems (SMS)
Creation of risk analyses, emergency plans, exercise and training programs
Fire protection
Appointment as fire safety officer according to vfdb 12/09-01
Preparation of fire safety regulations (parts A, B, C)
Creation of escape and rescue plans
Development of evacuation and clearing concepts for buildings, facilities and events
Organization and execution of evacuation drills in coordination with authorities and management
Conducting practical firefighting exercises with real fire – own equipment and fire simulator available.
Training of fire safety and evacuation assistants according to DGUV and ASR regulations
Advice on preventive and reactive fire protection
International & multilingual
German: Native language
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Experience in international projects, audits and collaboration with globally operating companies
