Mr Mark Hitchens
Overview
Health and Safety Consultancy and Training Services provided to a broad range of industry sectors. Twenty four years H&S experience. Experienced in utility services (inc streetworks), waste recycling, warehousing & logistics, small construction projects, Drainage, heating and ventilation, safety surfaces, confined spaces, high voltage cable jointing, etc., Licensed to deliver IOSH Working & Managing Safely and Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers courses. Bespoke courses developed/delivered on demand. Services include the development of policies, management systems (HSG65 & ISO45001), Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments (RA's), Monitoring Performance (Active/Re-active), Audits, Tender Responses, CHAS application support, Tool-Box-Talks, Target and Objective Setting/tracking, Litigation (Civil & Criminal) support, able to consider both short & long term contracts. Free initial consultation & no obligation quote for services. Retainer based contracts also available for suitable clients.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
---|---|
Construction | |
Gas | |
Haulage | |
Local government | |
Motor vehicle repair | |
Public services | |
Recycling | |
Surface engineering | |
Warehousing | |
Waste management |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Fire and explosion | |
Gas | |
Managing for health and safety | |
Moving goods | |
Pipelines | |
Risk education | |
Risk management | |
Road safety (work related) | |
Slips and trips | |
Transport (workplace) |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Independent Safety and Health Practioner | 04.2005 - today | Supporting small and medium sized businesses with a broad range of compliance needs. |
Regional H&S Officer | 09.2003 - 03.2005 | Logistics and warehousing industry |
Gas H&S Officer variety of positions | 01.1996 - 08.2003 | Broad H,S&E support of Operations and other departments. |
Gas Distribution variety of positions | 06.1981 - 12.1995 | Starting as a Gas Distribution Apprentice, then points count surveying, then Technical Assistant in the drawing office before becoming an Engineering Assistant in the Planning Department, designing new/replacement gas supplies using Network Analysis. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.1998 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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NEBOSH | Diploma | NEBOSH Dip | 08.1999 |