Worked independently as a consultant/advisor since the end of 2017. Particular experience in ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management Systems and assessing OHS management systems (Acted as a UK expert representative to ISO PC 283 Working Group that drafted ISO 45001, and am now involved in ISO TC 283 and drafting guidance for SME's, and ISO 45002 - implementation guidance).  

Previously employed for 11 years by Alcumus HSE, a Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy working with many blue-chip companies and SME's.

My Experience:

As an Operations Team Manager and Technical Lead HS Consultant:

Carrying out health & safety, fire risk assessments, disability access audits, return to work, DSE, expectant mother, manual handling, workplace transport assessments etc - gap analysis and advising on implementing OHS Management Systems (ISO 45001, BS/OHSAS 18001, HS G 65). Acted as expert on UK HS law for Dutch auditors auditing UK operations against OHSAS 18001. 

Providing advice on enforcement, accident reporting investigation and follow up, and responses to HS/DDA queries . Preparation of policies, procedures, task specific risk assessments. Point of contact with company's main property management client, providing advice/consultancy during BS 18001, and GRC software system, etc implementation.

Leading and managing a team of HS/Fire consultants.

As an EHO, I managed the environmental health service in an inner London local authority (covering H&S, food, infectious diseases). Experienced in health & safety and food safety enforcement.  Previously seconded to HSE to carry out safety management reviews of companies, including SME's and multinationals.