Mr Dave Smith
CMIOSH, GIFireE, MIFSM.
Overview
Having had over 30 years experience of working within "Risk" industries and environments, I am able to assist any sized business with setting up, maintaining or reviewing their current Health and Safety arrangements. Specialising in small to medium sized companies, I provide a personal, honest and common sense approach to finding solutions to your Health and Safety requirements. I can also offer accredited H&S training (e.g First aid and Fire) and Fire Risk Assessments.
Specialisms
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant - Direct Risk Solutions | 02.2021 - today | Health and Safety Consultancy Fire Risk Assessments |
| Director - The First Response Team (UK) Limited | 07.2004 - today | Accredited (Qualsafe) H&S training provider. |
| Fire Investigator - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service | 04.2012 - 06.2017 | Identyfying "Origin" and "Cause" for fire incidents within WYFRS for Coroners, Criminal investigations, HSE and insurance companies. |
| Accident Investigator - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service | 09.2010 - 06.2017 | Investigating significant accidents and incidents within WYFRS and providing detail and evidence to relevant parties. |
| Fire Officer - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service | 12.1987 - 06.2017 | Attendance, management and leadership at Fire incidents and Special Service Calls including; Road traffic collisions, suicides, water rescue, hazardous material incidents and animal rescues.
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.2019 | 02.2021 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Diploma | NCRQ - Diploma in Applied Health and Safety | 07.2020 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 11.2009 |
| IOSH | Other | Accident/Loss Investigation and Evidence Gathering | 09.2010 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 7 Advanced Professional Certificate - Legal Experience | 02.2015 |
| City & Guilds | Certificate | Conducting Quality Assurance - V1 | 04.2010 |