Overview
As a qualified Health and Safety professional, I have a wealth of experience in a range of industries including warehousing & distribution, engineering, hospitality, manufacturing, care, pharmaceuticals, veterinary and leisure. I have proven myself to be a responsible manager who is hard working and conscientious. I have the ability and drive to work on my own initiative yet contribute effectively as part of a team with confidence. I also have a strong willingness to learn and adapt a positive, professional attitude to every challenge that I am faced with. I am willing to go that extra mile to achieve my personal and professional goals.
Work History
Total years experience: 5
Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
Health and Safety Advice Team Manager |
05.2021 - today |
– Providing an efficient health and safety department. – Managing staff workload and output, – Actively promoting staff development and training. – Managing performances of the health and safety team. – Delivering expert and competent Health and Safety advice to clients. – Developing and implementing administrative systems. |
Health & Safety Divisional Manager |
03.2019 - 05.2021 |
_ Key Relationship management with Large & Corporate Clients. – Providing an efficient health and safety department. – Managing staff workload and output, – Actively promoting staff development and training. – Managing performances of the health and safety team. – Delivering expert and competent Health and Safety advice to clients. – Developing and implementing administrative systems. – Collating daily, weekly and monthly performance data, analysing trends and creating action plans for improvements. _ Auditing ISO systems and in-house H&S system. – Providing support and assistance to staff in order to achieve overall business objectives. – Carrying out staff appraisals annually and creating achievable development plans for members of staff. – Dealing with and resolving complaints. – Responsible for the recruitment of new internal staff, including training and induction. – Ensuring adequate staffing levels are in place. – Producing reports for the company including staff performance, service development and annual review. – Helping with the growth of and promoting the business. |
Health & Safety Advisor and Researcher |
10.2017 - 03.2019 |
• Researching particular safety aspects from a broad spectrum of industry sectors. • Developing Xact’s sector specific online training courses. • Advising clients remotely on any queries relating to health and safety. • Acting as the External Competent person for several clients in a range of different industries • Completing risk assessments, method statement and guidance with clients to ensure relevance and value for money services. • Accident investigation including interviews, pictures and recommendations for improvements • Troubleshooting safety critical aspects of operations including Permit to Work Systems, working in confined spaces, flammable and explosive atmospheres and working with hazardous substances. • Providing training and toolbox talks to responsible persons and staff on a variety of issues such as fire, manual handling and electricity • Producing Reports both for the organisation and clients |
Health and Safety Officer |
11.2016 - 10.2017 |
• ensuring that the Company is aware of statutory obligations and recommended Codes of Practice •interpreting and keeping management and employees informed of new and developing legislation and other standards •advising through line management, where improvements in health and safety standards or practices are appropriate •regular health, safety and housekeeping inspections which cover buildings, plant, equipment, services and fire arrangements to ensure conformity with regulations and Company policies •maintaining statutory safety records and making statutory safety returns, in addition to maintaining Company health and safety records • advising on possible hazards when considering the introduction of new machinery, new materials, new processes or changes in existing ones • carrying out accident and incident investigations and if the outcome warrants it, reporting the findings to the Works Director • identifying health and safety training needs •ensuring that all necessary risk assessments required by legislation are carried out •ensuring that where appropriate, all substances introduced to the workplace are subject to COSHH assessment •ensuring the provision of appropriate personal protective equipment based on risk assessment •ensuring the development and, where necessary, the use of permit to work procedures •ensuring the provision of first aid personnel and appropriate facilities •ensuring the provision of appropriate fire safety and emergency procedures. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
11.2016 |
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Qualifications
Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
BSC |
Degree or Above |
Occupational Safety and Health |
05.2016 |