Mrs Helen Ibbotson
Overview
Experienced, highly qualified Health and Safety Consultant with a supportive, sympathetic approach. Establish the current situation, set out the organisation's goals and work through the actions necessary to make those goals a reality. I will help to ensure you can relax in the knowledge that your health and safety performance is a strength rather than a vulnerability. Systems designed for and about your organisation - no generic documentation used. Special insight in agriculture, construction, public sector, trades and manufacturing.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Catering and hospitality | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Engineering | 20 |
| Entertainment and leisure | 30 |
| Food and drink manufacture | 30 |
| Health services | 20 |
| Local government | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public services | 30 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | 30 |
| Business benefits | 30 |
| Corporate responsibility | 20 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 30 |
| Electrical safety | 30 |
| Fire and explosion | 20 |
| Human factors | 30 |
| Managing for health and safety | 30 |
| Offices | 30 |
| Violence (workplace) | 20 |
Services
Audits
Detailed health and safety audit with comprehensive report
Report
Construction Work
All types of construction work with a special interest in small contractors
Construction phase plans, RAMS, induction systems, site monitoring
General consultancy
Safety management systems designed to fit the needs of the company
Policies, guidance, key risk statements, risk assessments
Inspections
Inspections of premises, sites and work activities
Inspection checklist
Investigations
Through and legally acceptable investigations
Investigation report
Events and exhibitions
Support for all types of event, including risk assessment and event planning
Risk assessments and plans
Residential Care Homes
Years of experience of the residential care setting, genuine understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
Systems and risk assessments, training, support and advice
Bespoke Training
Training designed for many topics in all settings - fully tailored to the organsation and in house systems
Training courses for up to 20
COSHH
Many years of experience and a range of different risk assessment approaches - detailed knowledge of substance hazards
COSHH assessments, staff guidance, training, advice
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Will carry out DSE assessments or support this work in house. genuine gains in staff morale for personal assessment
DSE assessments and action plans
Fire
Experience of fire risk assessment in many types of building - also DSEAR considerations
Fire risk assessment
Manual Handling
Manual handling and ergonomic assessments using various tools. Realistic advice.
Manual handling assessments
Noise Survey / Risk Assessment
Noise surveys carried out, including dosimetry
Noise risk assessment/ survey report
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Consultant | 12.1998 - today | Employed by SafetyWise, Managing Director, active as a Health and Safety Consultant in many different sectors. Long standing experience of public sector. |
| Health and Safety Adviser | 06.1996 - 06.1998 | Corporate Safety Adviser for Reading Borough Council |
| Health and Safety Manager | 06.1992 - 06.1996 | Health and Safety Manager at Northern Foods, overseeing very large food production facility |
| Health and Safety Officer | 06.1990 - 06.1992 | Assisting in a large H&S department at Stockport Health Authority |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.1992 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEBOSH | Diploma | Occupational Safety and Health | 06.1992 |
| Other | Degree or Above | Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health | 06.1995 |