Mr David Thomas
David Thomas M.Sc. CFIOSH FIIRSM RSP FISQEM F
Overview
Safety, Health, Environmental and Fire are areas of your business where you should feel confident you’ve got professionally qualified people working for your company’s best interests. You should ensure that the consultants are accredited to a Professional Body and a registered on-line Web Based Directory, as recommended by the ‘Common Sense Common Safety’ report in 2010. (i.e. IOSH and OSHCR.)
I'm a Chartered Fellow Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (CFIOSH), Fellow Member of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (FIIRSM), Registered Safety Practitioner (RSP), Member of the Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register (OSHCR), Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), Fellow of the Institution of Leadership & Management (FInstLM), Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE), Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSiP) Registered Auditor and an SSiP Scheme Accredited Assessor. I maintain my Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with IOSH & IIRSM.
Thomas Safety Services Ltd offers a comprehensive range of retained and non-retained services to business such as; advertising agencies, financial advisors, letting agents, cosmetic suppliers, manufacturers, food retailers, food suppliers, pubs, principal contractors, builders, plumbers, roofers, electricians, HV electricians, shopfitters, sprayers, landscape gardeners, window installers, etc.
We have e-Learning courses approved RoSPA, IIRSM, IATP and CPD, such as; Asbestos Awareness, Fire Marshal, Manual Handling, Food Safety, COSHH, DSE, Work at Height, Abrasive Wheels, etc. available at www.thomassafetyservices.co.uk/elearning
We are a Safety Signs, Labels, Posters and PPE distributor offering 30,000+ leading safety products, such as H&S law poster, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, posters, mechanical aids, waste management, etc. at www.easyflip.co.uk/thomassafetyservices
My Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental career dates to 1983 and I have an array of academic qualifications, including a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Safety, Health & Environmental Management (Passed with a Distinction). In addition to regular qualifications, my specialist training & qualifications include: advanced risk assessment, advanced PHAST, advanced fire safety, food safety, licensed business activities & Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).
Prior to establishing Thomas Safety Services Ltd in 2007, my experience has been gained within a multi-installation chemical manufacturing and steel manufacturing sites. Key roles included activities, processes, etc. governed by the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations, including management of ‘safety report’, chairing meetings, facilitating HAZOP’s, Management of Change, interaction with the HSE, EA, the CA and Fire & Rescue Services. Construction experience includes: Installations of; chemical plant, power plant, nitrogen plant, etc., Assessment of construction related businesses and Construction Phase H&S Plans against the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) core criteria, an M.Sc. course module was ‘business law’ and focused on the construction industry (passed with a Distinction), and the IRCA SSiP assessor course is exam based and focuses on the CDM core criteria.
I have over 10 years’ experience with SSiP applications, such as CHAS, SAFEcontractor, etc. and have assessed more than 2500 companies. While I don't provide any guarantees to SME’s, I’m confident with your full co-operation and commitment, I can assist you with your SSiP application. 100% client pass rate to date!
I volunteer as an IOSH CPD & IPD auditor, IOSH Mentor and as an IOSH Peer Review Panel Member.
We offer a FREE no obligation initial ‘on-site’ consultation to SME's within a 30-mile radius of our postcode (SA44 5YL) and a FREE no obligation initial telephone consultation to those outside the radius. For further information, please visit www.thomassafetyservices.co.uk
By choosing us to be your source of 'competent' Corporate, Construction and/or Fire Safety advice, you're always assured of the highest professional conduct. We will provide you with the level of service that your business requires and will not provide or encourage you to have something that you do not require.
For further info, please visit www.thomassafetyservices.co.uk
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Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Catering and hospitality | 10 |
| Chemicals | 34 |
| Cleaning | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Gas | 34 |
| Glass and glazing | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Stonemasonry | 10 |
| Surface engineering | 10 |
| Woodworking and furniture | 10 |
| Warehousing | 10 |
| Fire and rescue services | 34 |
| Food and drink manufacture | 10 |
| Haulage | 10 |
| Motor vehicle repair | 10 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Tree work | 10 |
| Waste management | 10 |
| Woodworking and furniture | 10 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Business benefits | 34 |
| Chemicals | 34 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 34 |
| Fire and explosion | 34 |
| Gas | 34 |
| Leadership | 34 |
| Managing for health and safety | 34 |
| Risk education | 34 |
| Risk management | 34 |
| Setting an example | 34 |
| Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) | 4 |
| GHS (Globally harmonised system) | 3 |
| Involving workers | 34 |
Services
Fees
We offer:
- A choice of a retained service or ‘ad-hoc work’.
- Our retained service offers you a range of service levels that is sufficient for your business requirements and allows you to name us as your source of ‘competent advice’.
- If you require ‘ad-hoc’ (one off) work, please contact us for a quote. (Note: This option does not allow you to name us as your source of ‘competent advice’.)
- Policies that are ‘tailored’ to suit your business. e.g. OH&S policy, Environmental policy, Quality Management policy, etc.
- Expert assistance with Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSiP) member organisation applications, such as CHAS (Contractors Health And Safety assessment scheme).
- A comprehensive range of services including, consultancy, e-learning courses, classroom-based courses and market leading safety products.
- Help to ensure your business is legally compliant.
- Reassurance that your employees, contractors, visitors and others affected by your work activities are looked after.
All our retained clients benefit from the above, plus:
- Company premises audits.
- Company premises fire risk assessment.
- Where required, site inspections.
- A comprehensive suite of H&S documents to assist with your legal compliance obligations.
- Assistance with ‘site specific’ Risk Assessments.
- Assistance with Safe Systems of Work (Safe Operating Procedures, Safe Method Statements, Construction Phase H&S Plans).
- Specialist risk assessments, such as fire risk assessment, COSHH assessment, etc.
- Regular newsletters.
- Classroom based training.
- FREE telephone and email support during your contract.
- Etc.
Examples of the services we can provide as part of your Safety Management System (or your Integrated Management System) are:
- Policies and Procedures.
- Audits and Site Inspections.
- Accident Investigation and Reports.
- Risk Assessments.
- Safe Systems of Work (Safe Method Statements, Safe Operating Procedures).
- Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
- Detailed Manual Handling assessments covering Task Individual Load, Environmental and other factors (TILE).
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments.
- Fire Risk assessments.
- First Aid ‘needs’ assessments.
- Work at Height assessments.
- Driving at Work Risk assessments.
- Young Worker Risk assessments.
- Pregnant Worker Risk assessments.
- Training (Classroom based and E-Learning courses).
We can also provide expert assistance with Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSiP) applications such as CHAS accreditation, SAFE contractor, SMAS, etc.
For more information, please visit www.thomassafetyservices.co.uk
Audits
Company premises audits.
Site audits.
Reports issued with actions clearly identified.
General consultancy
We can provide your business with ‘competent’ corporate, construction and fire safety advice, and by choosing us to be your source of ‘competent’ advice, you are assured of the highest professional conduct at all times.
Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations requires that a business (for profit and not for profit) appoints a “competent person”. If the business does not have an employee who is the “competent person” it must appoint someone external to the organisation to provide that assistance.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (8)(1) requires allocation of sufficient resources, such as a competent person.
Part 2 (18) of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order requires that a ‘competent person’ be appointed.
E-learning
Our approved RoSPA, IIRSM, IATP and CPD e-learning courses are available to individual learners, SME’s and large organisations.
Asbestos awareness, Fire Marshal, Food Safety, Abrasive Wheels, COSHH, Manual Handling, Work at Height, etc.
Fire
Fire Risk Assessments are required for business premises.
Reports issued with actions clearly identified.
COSHH
Full Hazardous Substance reviews conducted.
Hazardous Substance Inventory issued.
Current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) obtained.
Relevant COSHH assessments issued.
Reports issued with actions clearly identified.
Manual Handling
Handling reviews conducted.
Detailed Manual Handling assessments covering Task Individual Load, Environmental and other factors (TILE) issued.
Bespoke Training
We offer bespoke classroom training covering Risk Assessment, Safe Systems Of Work, Fire Safety, COSHH, etc.
A record of attendance is issued.
Certificates are issued to all successful candidates.
Construction Work
We provide competent advice to fulfil legal obligations.
Evidence is competence is provided.
Quality
Quality systems can be provided for you to implement.
Quality Management Policy issued.
Environmental Management
Environmental systems can be provided for you to implement.
Environmental Management Policy issued.
Investigations
Accident investigations can be conducted.
Reports issued with actions clearly identified.
Food Safety
We provide approved e-learning course for food safety levels 1 and 2 for retail, catering and manufacturing.
We can assist with HACCP systems.
Certificates are issued to all successful candidates.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | 08.2007 - today | My Safety, Health, Environmental & Fire background dates back to 1983. I have an array of academic qualifications, including a Masters Degree (M.Sc.) in Safety, Health & Environmental Management (Distinction). Specialist training includes: advanced risk assessment, advanced PHAST, advanced fire safety, food safety, driving & licensed business activities. Prior to establishing Thomas Safety Services Ltd, my experience was gained within a multi-installation chemical manufacturing & multi-installation steel manufacturing site. Key roles included activities, processes, etc. governed by the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations, including management of ‘safety report’, chairing meetings, facilitating HAZOP’s, interaction with the HSE, EA, the CA and Fire & Rescue Services. Construction experience includes: Installations of power & nitrogen plants, etc., Assessment of construction businesses and Construction Phase H&S Plans against the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations core criteria, an M.Sc. course module was ‘business law’ & focused on construction (passed with a Distinction), & the IRCA SSiP assessor course is exam based & focuses on CDM core criteria. Vast experience with SSiP applications. i.e. CHAS, SAFEcontractor, etc. Have assessed 2500+ companies. I don't provide any guarantees to SME’s, but I'm confident with full co-operation & commitment, I can assist you with your application. 100% client pass rate to date! I'm an IRCA SSiP registered auditor & SSiP scheme Accredited Assessor. We offer a FREE no obligation initial ‘on-site’ consultation to SME's within a 30 mile radius of SA44 5YL & a FREE no obligation initial telephone consultation to those outside the radius. We provide a comprehensive range of services to non-construction & construction sectors. i.e. Advertising agencies, financial advisors, cosmetic suppliers, manufacturers, food retailers, food suppliers, pubs, principal contractors, builders, plumbers, roofers, electricians, HV electricians, shopfitters, sprayers, landscape gardeners, window installers, etc. For more information, please visit www.thomassafetyservices.co.uk |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Fellow (CFIOSH) | 04.2006 | 06.2011 |
| IIRSM | Fellow (FIIRSM) | 03.2013 | 06.2011 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Degree or Above | Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (Distinction) | 06.2011 |