Mr James Roberts
CMIOSH MCIEH MIFSM NFRAR Advances
Overview
James Roberts is the Director of York Green Safety Partners, providing retained health and safety consultancy, fire risk assessment, DSEAR and PUWER inspection services to SMEs across the UK. With 23 years' experience spanning local authority enforcement, multi-national consultancy, and independent practice, James brings Chartered expertise to manufacturers, warehouse operators, logistics companies, and trades businesses who need practical, proportionate H&S support.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Chemicals | 10 |
| Engineering | 10 |
| Food and drink manufacture | 20 |
| Local government | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Paper | 10 |
| Plastics | 10 |
| Recycling | 10 |
| Retail | 8 |
| Warehousing | 10 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Fire and explosion | 12 |
| Risk management | 16 |
| Equipment at work | 16 |
| Ergonomics | 16 |
| Leadership | 7 |
| Legionnaires' Disease | 16 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 16 |
| Managing for health and safety | 23 |
Services
Fire
Fire Risk Assessment: A fire risk assessment helps you identify and address fire hazards, ensures you’re meeting legal requirements, and most importantly, protects people and property from fire. It’s a critical part of keeping your business safe.
When you get a Fire or DSEAR risk assessment for your business, here’s what you can expect to receive:
Comprehensive Evaluation: We will conduct a thorough inspection of your premises, looking for potential hazards and evaluating your existing safety measures.
Detailed Report: After the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report that includes:
- Identified Hazards: A list of all the dangerous substances and potential fire and explosion risks and hazards found during the assessment.
- Risk Evaluation: An analysis of how likely these hazards are to cause a fire or explosion and the potential impact.
- Safety Measures: An evaluation of your current controls, such as alarm systems, means of escape, ATEX Zones, etc.
Actionable Recommendations: The report will provide specific recommendations to reduce or eliminate the identified risks. In a DSEAR assessment you will recieve a description of hazardous area classifications and a basis of safety for each area assessed.
Prioritised Action Plan: The recommendations will be prioritised, so you’ll know which actions are most urgent and need to be addressed first.
Compliance Guidance: We will ensure you understand the legal requirements for Fire and DSEAR in your business and how to meet them.
Ultimately, what you’ll get is peace of mind, knowing that you’ve done whats needed to protect your business, employees, and customers from the risks associated with dangerous substances.
If you need help with any of this, consider getting a professional risk assessment. It’ll give you a clear picture of your risks and the steps you need to take to manage them.
Get in touch if you need help getting started!
General consultancy
DSEAR Risk Assessment: If you're running a business that deals with hazardous materials, it's really important to be aware of the requirements under DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations).
When you get a Fire or DSEAR risk assessment for your business, here’s what you can expect to receive:
Comprehensive Evaluation: We will conduct a thorough inspection of your premises, looking for potential hazards and evaluating your existing safety measures.
Detailed Report: After the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report that includes:
- Identified Hazards: A list of all the dangerous substances and potential fire and explosion risks and hazards found during the assessment.
- Risk Evaluation: An analysis of how likely these hazards are to cause a fire or explosion and the potential impact.
- Safety Measures: An evaluation of your current controls, such as alarm systems, means of escape, ATEX Zones, etc.
Actionable Recommendations: The report will provide specific recommendations to reduce or eliminate the identified risks. In a DSEAR assessment you will recieve a description of hazardous area classifications and a basis of safety for each area assessed.
Prioritised Action Plan: The recommendations will be prioritised, so you’ll know which actions are most urgent and need to be addressed first.
Compliance Guidance: We will ensure you understand the legal requirements for Fire and DSEAR in your business and how to meet them.
Ultimately, what you’ll get is peace of mind, knowing that you’ve done whats needed to protect your business, employees, and customers from the risks associated with dangerous substances.
If you need help with any of this, consider getting a professional risk assessment. It’ll give you a clear picture of your risks and the steps you need to take to manage them.
Get in touch if you need help getting started!
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Operations - EEUK | 04.2018 - 12.2024 | Head of Operations at EEUK Group, a leading provider of Health and Safety consultancy services, including; Occupational Hygiene, Fire, Legionella, DSEAR and PUWER Risk Assessment and many other safety and health related solutions for businesses. Responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality services to our clients, ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards, and overseeing the performance and development of our team of consultants. |
| Business Unit Manager - Bureau Veritas | 10.2015 - 12.2017 | Business Unit Manager for a multi-national consultancy, resonsible for the delivery of Health, Safety and Fire services across the UK |
| Health & Safety Consultant - Santia Consulting Ltd | 03.2014 - 10.2015 | Health, Safety and Fire consulting for a multi-national high-street bank. |
| Health & Safety Consultant - S2 Partnership | 08.2010 - 03.2014 | Health and Safety Consultant providing advice, guidance and risk assessment services to clients in commercial property management. |
| Environmental Health Officer - Flintshire County Council | 05.2007 - 08.2010 | Local Authority Environmental Health Officer focussed on workplace Health and Safety enforcement. |
| Environmental Health Officer - Denbighshire County Council | 01.2006 - 04.2007 | Local Authority Environmental Health Officer focussed on workplace Health and Safety enforcement. |
| Environmental Health Officer - Macclesfield Borough Council | 08.2002 - 12.2005 | Local Authority Environmental Health Officer focussed on workplace Health and Safety enforcement. |
| Director I Principal Consultant | 01.2025 - today | James is the Managing Director of York Green Safety Partners, responsible for overseeing all facets of the company’s operations, from strategic planning and leadership to daily management across all business areas. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 10.2002 | 01.2007 |
| CIEH | 08.2016 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEH | Degree or Above | BSc (Hons) Environmental Health | 08.2000 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | Fire Safety and Risk Management | 08.2012 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | 08.2002 |
| CIEH | Diploma | Health and Safety at Work Enforcement | 12.2005 |