Miss Lorna McBreen
Overview
Hi, I’m Lorna McBreen, Founder of Exceeding Safety Standards Ltd. I specialise in helping businesses develop robust and compliant EHS management systems that align with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. With over 20 years of experience in the construction and energy sectors across the UK and Ireland, I’ve worked with organisations of all sizes to build tailored, effective health, safety, and environmental strategies that drive safety, compliance, and business success.
As a Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, I provide expert gap analysis services, helping businesses identify and address areas for improvement in their EHS systems. My goal is to simplify the process of achieving certification and ensure your organisation meets all relevant standards. I offer a full suite of outsourced health and safety services, from developing and implementing management systems to delivering engaging compliance training for your teams.
I’m a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH), an Accredited Senior Practitioner Coach and Mentor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), and a Certified Practitioner in Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0). This means I not only help organisations meet their EHS goals but also support individuals in developing to their full potential. I bring a unique perspective to coaching, helping people enhance their self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and leadership capabilities.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
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Construction | 15 |
Retail | 5 |
Waste management | 25 |
Cleaning | 2 |
Recycling | 10 |
Tree work | 2 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Business benefits | 15 |
Better regulation | 5 |
Ergonomics | 15 |
First aid at work | 15 |
Violence (workplace) | 10 |
Stress | 7 |
Musculoskeletal disorders | 10 |
Slips and trips | 15 |
First aid at work | 15 |
Leadership | 10 |
Services
Fees
- Health and Safety Management System
- Health and Safety Gap Analysis
- ISO 45001 Support and Auditing
- ISO 14001 Support and Auditing
- Health and Wellbeing Strategies
- Safety Leadership Coaching / Emotional Intelligence
- Health and Safety Training / e-Learning
- Mental health Training
- Risk Assessments
- Employee Handbooks
Coaching
1-2-1 Coaching and Mentoring
We provide a 1-2-1 Coaching and Mentoring Program where we work together to enable you to achieve your goals and make positive changes in both work and life.
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching
We provide Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching Programs. We use The EQ-i 2.0 Model, the worlds leading measure of Emotional Intelligence.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Display Screen Equipment Assessments and Procedures
General consultancy
General Health and Safety support
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Founder of Exceeding Safety Standards Ltd | 11.2022 - today | Health and Safety Consultancy Services |
Head of Health and Safety - OVO Energy, UK | 01.2020 - 04.2022 | 3rd biggest energy company in the UK, employing circa 6,000 staff and providing energy to over 5 million customers. Managed a team of 3 Health and Safety Managers within the Group Risk and Compliance Function.
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Retail Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager - SSE Retail, UK | 11.2016 - 01.2020 | Part of the SSE Group, Retail Division employed circa 8,000 staff and provided energy to over 3.5 million customers. Managed a team of 13 health and Safety Managers and Advisors.
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Onshore Renewables SHE Manager - SSE Renewables, UK/Ireland | 04.2013 - 10.2016 | Managed Health and Safety for 590MW Onshore renewable development and construction portfolio across the Uk and ireland as a Client. Managed a team of 2 CDM Practitioners and 4 Health, Safety and Environmental Advisors
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Project SHE Manager - SSE Renewables, UK | 03.2011 - 04.2013 | Managed Health and Safety on a number of development and construction wind farm projects across Scotland including: Griffin Wind Farm 156MW; Calliachar Wind Farm 32MW; Strathy North Wind Farm 68MW; Langhope Rig Wind Farm 23MW. |
Health and Safety Systems Manager - SSE Airtricity, Ireland | 10.2009 - 03.2011 | Developed and implemented a new safety management system |
Health and Safety Manager - Ganson Civil Engineering, Ireland | 03.2008 - 10.2009 | Managed H&S for civil engineering projects, tender submissions and development and implementaion of safety management system Cirica 100 staff and 200 Contractors
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Health and Safety Advisor - McCrann Roofing & Development Ltd, Ireland | 10.2007 - 03.2008 | Managed H&S, development and implementaion of safety management system Cirica 50 staff and 100 Contractors
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.2009 | 03.2015 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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Other | Degree or Above | BA Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2014 |
Other | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma In Business Coaching and Mentoring | 04.2022 |
NEBOSH | Diploma | International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2009 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2007 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | Certificate in Environmental Management | 01.2013 |
Other | Certificate | IMEA Certificate in Environmental Management | 01.2014 |
Other | Other | IQMS - Internal Auditor (OHSAS 18001) | 01.2014 |
BSC | Certificate | Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment | 01.2021 |
Other | Certificate | Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - Food Safety Uk | 01.2021 |
Other | Certificate | Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems - NCFE | 01.2019 |
Other | Certificate | PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate | 01.2018 |
Other | Diploma | APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, SCQF Level 6 - APM | 01.2018 |
Other | Certificate | Process Management International - White belt, Lean Six Sigma | 01.2018 |
Further Information
- BA Occupational Health and Safety
- Chartered Member of Insitution Occupational Safety and Health - CMIOSH
- Fellow International Institute of Risk and Safety Management - FIIRSM
- International Register of Certified Auditors - IRCA
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Lead Auditor
- ISO14001 Environmental Management Lead Auditor
- Level 7 ILM Executive Coach
- Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council - EMCC
- EQ-i Certified Practitioner - Emotional Intelligence
- SafeCert - First Aid Mental Health Trainer
- SafeCert SCQF Level 6 Award in Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups
- British Safety Council Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
- Project Fundamentals Qualification - Association of Project Management - APM
- PRINCE2
- Member of Federaion of Small Businesses - FSB