Ms Heather McQueen Pearson
BSc, CMIOSH, SIIRSM, EnvDip, AaPS
Overview
A Chartered Safety practitioner and Director of Safety and Health at ABBEY CCL Ltd. ABBEY is a multi-discipline consultancy specialising in Safety management systems, CDM & Principal Designer services, and training across all sectors. ABBEY boasts an enviable client list from large international household names to small-medium enterprises.
Specialising in Health and Safety Management Systems and Risk Management, as well as offering a comprehensive training provision.
Past chair of the Humber IOSH Branch and a Specialist Member of IIRSM. I am passionate about promoting the safety industry to young people with an emphasis on how STEM subjects are the core focus of the profession. I have recently completed a four year term on the Board of Governors for South Hunsley School, making a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities, and futures.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 13 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Warehousing | 4 |
| Equine Industry | 7 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Risk management | 13 |
| Business benefits | 13 |
| Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) | 7 |
| Managing for health and safety | 13 |
| Workplace health advice | 10 |
| Young people | 13 |
| Stress | 7 |
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Safety & Health | 11.2019 - today | Director at ABBEY Construction Consultants leading the Safety consultancy and training division. Working with large organisations to develop safety management systems whilst maintaining a focus on organisational safety behaviour and culture. Additionally supporting duty holders with their roles and reposinsbilities under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015. |
| Safety Manager | 01.2019 - 11.2019 | Working with companies across industries to ensure safety and health compliance. Working within Manufacturing, Leisure industry, Defence, Local authority and education. |
| Safety Advisor | 06.2012 - 01.2019 | Working in an aerospace and defence manufacturing environment. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 12.2016 | 01.2020 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC | Degree or Above | Safety & Environmental Management | 07.2017 |
| NEBOSH | Diploma | Occupational Safety & Health | 07.2016 |
| NEBOSH | Diploma | Environmental Management | 07.2014 |