Mr Christopher Vincent
Overview
A highly professional, self-motivated and proactive Chartered Member of IOSH specialising in the heath, safety and risk management field who exhibits exceptional communication, organisational and analytical skills that combine to provide an individual who heads a dynamic consultancy and training company. Furthermore, holds a demonstrable record as a risk management consultant and lecturer with success at delivering detailed policies and innovative solutions to complex tasks with the key attribute of recent experience of risk management, health, safety and fire related issues across a breadth of industries.
Recent acheivements include:
- Delivery of extensive fire risk assessments for Portakabin across all Hire Centres.
- Delivery of on-site health and safety audits across CO-OP Insurance services sites.
- Safety consultancy contract for Ravensbourne University covering their annual degree show.
- Retained safety consultant for Kane International.
- Senior safety advisor for Hitachi Zosen Inova across their Energy from Waste sector.
- Retained safety advisor for Ashby and Croft.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Armed forces | 12 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 20 |
| Offshore oil and gas | 6 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Fire and explosion | 15 |
| Risk management | 15 |
| Equipment at work | 12 |
| Young people | 12 |
| Slips and trips | 15 |
| Better regulation | 11 |
| Business benefits | 10 |
| Falls from height | 20 |
| First aid at work | 9 |
| Government setting an example | 10 |
| Leadership | 15 |
| Managing for health and safety | 15 |
Services
Fees
- Health and safety audits
- Health and safety training
- On site safety inspections
- Development of risk assessments and systems of work
- Fire risk assessments
- Strategic health and safety reviews
Audits
On site safety audits across all industries in-line with currenct legislation and guidance.
General consultancy
On site safety consultancy. Permanent on-site presence if required.
Inspections
On inspections across all industries in-line with currenct legislation and guidance.
Investigations
Accident investigation that can be part of an internal team or as an independent.
Events and exhibitions
Safety consultancy with regards to planning and erection of event structures.
Safety at Sports Grounds
Safety consultancy with regards to planning and erection of event structures.
Accredited Training
Accredited provider of a whole number of safety related courses including NEBOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, IOSH, CIEH.
E-learning
Accredited provider of a whole number of safety related courses including NEBOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, IOSH, CIEH.
COSHH
Workplace risk assessment compiled and implemented for maximum benefit and safety for your business.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Workplace risk assessment compiled and implemented for maximum benefit and safety for your business.
Fire
Extensive experience of fire risk assessment across a host of industries.
Manual Handling
Workplace risk assessment compiled and implemented for maximum benefit and safety for your business.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Construction engineer | 04.1986 - 05.2002 | Military construction engineer with a requirement for managing on-site health and safety. |
| Health and Safety Officer | 06.2002 - 12.2008 | Health and Safety Manager with the Armed Forces managing a number of projects and the implementation of a private partnership with a military engineering school. |
| Head of Health and Safety - TUV Nord UK Limited | 02.2009 - 02.2009 | Head of Health and Safety for TUV Nord UK. Responsible for all safety aspects of business and across all of its consultancy sites within the UK. Further developed their educational courses portfolio. |
| Director/owner BV Associates Limited | 02.2009 - today | A highly professional, self-motivated and proactive Chartered Member of IOSH specialising in the heath, safety and risk management field who exhibits exceptional communication, organisational and analytical skills that combine to provide an individual who heads a dynamic consultancy and training company. Furthermore, holds a demonstrable record as a risk management consultant and lecturer with success at delivering detailed policies and innovative solutions to complex tasks with the key attribute of recent experience of risk management, health, safety and fire related issues across a breadth of industries.
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 09.2009 | 07.2015 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Diploma | NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 08.2012 |
Further Information
MSc in Security and Risk Management
BA (Hons) in Education and Training
Diploma (NVQ Level 5) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
NVQ Level 4 in Management
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
Edexcel Level 3 certificate in Fire Safety Auditing
Site Safety Managers Training Course (SMSTS)
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
Escape Chute Training Certified (EC 2013 – 1461)
Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health