Overview
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 am Chairman of the North West Constructioon Design and Management Professional Development Group and am Past Chairman of the South Cumbria Occupational Health and Safety Group.
Specialisms
Industry |
Years Experience |
Construction |
20 |
Entertainment and leisure |
10 |
Topic |
Years Experience |
Business benefits |
20 |
Disease reduction |
10 |
Human factors |
20 |
Leadership |
10 |
Managing for health and safety |
20 |
Offices |
20 |
Risk education |
20 |
Risk management |
10 |
Setting an example |
20 |
Workplace health advice |
20 |
Services
Construction Work
I work with all duty holders to help deliver excellent projects that are based on good standards. I come with an understanding of the construction process, the end user expectations and designers' wishes.
General consultancy
Working with clients to take their experience of running their business or charity and my experience of health and safety to build systems that work.
Work History
Total years experience: 20
Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
Director |
01.2013 - today |
Health and safety consultant and project consultant. Running my own consultancy business working with many organisations in assisting them with health and safety management that fits with the operations of the organisation. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
IIRSM |
Fellow (FIIRSM) |
03.1999 |
|
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
BSC |
Diploma |
Diploma in Safety Management |
01.1999 |
CITB |
Other |
SMSTS |
04.2017 |
Other |
Other |
Member of the Chartered Institute of Building |
04.2017 |