Consultant Profile

Much of my work is as a health and safety advisor, under the Construction Design and Management Regulations, with a speciality in projects involving repair and refurbishment of old and/or historic buildings, particularly pre 1919. My approach is personal, practical and site specific with attention to the maintenance of the building after the construction phase. I believe that health risks should be treated in the same way as safety risks and thus spend time and effort in addressing these hazards. I believe in minimizing paperwork and maximizing project-specific measures to address any health and safety concerns in a practical and effective way. Safety must become part of life and not a bolt on; it is this belief that has led me to my work with identifying culture and leadership within organisations. I also provide health and safety advice for companies wishing to review and update their health and safety policies and procedures, aiming for concise and company-specific documentation using a risk-led approach. I have been Chairman of the North West CDM Duty Holders Support Group and am currently the Chairman of the South Cumbria Occupational Health and Safety Group.