Mrs Jo Armstrong
CMIOSH Dip RSA
Overview
Director and Chartered Safety and Health Professional specialising in Education & Equine safety sectors. I am also able to advise on all requirements of Health and Safety compliance in the fields of Retail, Hospitality and Social Care. I can assist your business with one off tasks, building projects, or issues; or guide you in the implemention of a complete Health and Safety management system. My core business is providing advice and guidance to educational establishments and I am able to provide references and insurances as required. I have a strong interest in Equine safety and management, including fire risk assessments and securing BHS and ABRS approval for your business. Give me a call to see if I can help!
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Education | 13 |
| Equine Industry | 6 |
| Retail | 8 |
| Local government | 6 |
| Public services | 6 |
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Director - Consilium Safety Services Limited | 01.2015 - 03.2018 | Founder and director of Consilium Safety Services Limited. Core business includes proviison of comprehensive and pragmatic Health and Safety advice to primary, secondary and special schools and academies. |
| Health and Safety Advisor - Coventry City Council | 04.2008 - 12.2014 | To provide all aspects of health and safety advice to a variety of Local Authority establishments including schools, public assembly halls, libraries, catering environments, social and residential care and educational centres. |
| Work Experience Safety Co-ordinator - CSWP | 10.2003 - 04.2008 | To seek suitable work placements for young people; particularly those with special educational needs. To inspect the employer's health and safety arrangements; argee terms of placement including and health and safety menasures to be taken and liaise throughout placement to achieve a safe and positive outcome. To deliver presentations to pupils and staff on the programme, communicate safety aspects and arrangements and advise parent/ guardians of risks. |
| Loss Prevention Manager - ASDA Stores and Toys R Us | 01.1999 - 12.2002 | To use a variety of techniques to reduce internal and external losses. To provide training to Store Managers. To monitor and manage loss prevention performance across the organisations. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.2009 | 01.2016 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEBOSH | Certificate | General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | 08.2008 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | Fire Safety and Risk Management | 01.2010 |
| Other | Other | NVQ4 Occupational Safety and Health | 01.2011 |
| CITB | Other | Professionally Qualified Person (black) card | 10.2012 |
Further Information
I am proud to be a Chartered member of IOSH, having previously been a Graduate member for several years.
I am also a member of the British Horse Society.