CATRIONA COWAN
Overview
Risk and Safety Director at Cameron House and Chartered Environmental Health Officer with over 19 years’ experience specialising in health and safety compliance in various roles as an EHO and Senior Safety Consultant with Shield Safety Group.
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Senior Safety Consultant | 12.2020 - 03.2022 | Trusted safety partner with clients to provide technical advice and support on all compliance related risks they may face, helping clients to fulfil their legal obligations and add value to the safety culture within their business. |
Audit Team Leader | 08.2018 - 12.2020 | Responsible for the training and development of a team of Environmental Health Practitioners, management of service delivery for food, fire and health and safety audits. |
Senior EHP | 01.2018 - 08.2018 | Conducting food safety, fire safety and health and safety audits of clients predominantly in the hospitality sector. Specialising in conducting hotel, lesiure and golf audits. |
Environmental Health Officer | 10.2005 - 12.2018 | Specialising in the regulation of health and safety and food hygiene in local businesses including manufacturers. Experienced in conducting accident investigations and enforcement proceedings . |
Trainee Environmental Health Officer | 09.2004 - 10.2005 | Successful completion of 48 weeks compulsory practical training prior to REHIS professional examinations. |
Assistant Environment Protection Officer | 12.2003 - 09.2004 | Specialising in air quality and the regulation of Part B Processes under the Pollution Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000. |
Self Employed EHO | 03.2022 - 05.2022 | Fixed term contract with local authority, specialising in the regulation of health and safety and food hygiene in local businesses. |
Risk and Safety Director | 05.2022 - today | Responsible for risk management across the Cameron House Resort. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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REHIS | Chartered Member (CMFOH) | 09.2003 | 01.2008 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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REHIS | Diploma | REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health | 10.2005 |
Other | Diploma | CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership | 08.2013 |
Other | Certificate | Pool Plant Operator | 12.2019 |
Other | Certificate | Level 4 Assessment of HACCP Systems | 03.2009 |
Other | Certificate | Certificate of Proficiency in Noise Measurements (Institute of Acoustics) | 10.2005 |
Other | Certificate | ISO 9001:2000 Series Lead Auditor | 12.2004 |
Other | Degree or Above | BSc(Hons) Environmental Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | 06.2003 |