Mr Mark Sheard
Overview
I am a highly qualified Health & Safety professional with over seven years of experience across diverse business sectors, including warehousing, manufacturing, construction, engineering, and production. My expertise includes conducting DSEAR assessments and soon-to-be Fire Risk Assessments.
I hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and am a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), as well as a Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA).
I adopt a friendly, modern, and pragmatic approach to Health & Safety, excelling in delivering practical advice to individuals at various business levels.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
---|---|
Catering and hospitality | 6 |
Engineering | 3 |
Warehousing | 2 |
Chemicals | 2 |
Stonemasonry | 2 |
Cement | 2 |
Construction | 3 |
Topic | Years Experience |
---|---|
Metalworking fluids | 3 |
Welding | 3 |
Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 4 |
Falls from height | 4 |
Asbestos | 3 |
Managing for health and safety | 6 |
Confined spaces | 3 |
Compressed air | 3 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Health and Safety Consultant | 09.2022 - today | Managing and maintaining a portfolio of clients from a wide range of industries. Providing practical and technical solutions, coaching, information, advice and guidance. Carrying out site visits and producing comprehensive and bespoke documentation for clients including Compliance Audits, Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and Action Plans. Providing crisis management support and assisting with the implementation of Quality Management Systems, management of sub-contractors and helping clients obtain contractor approval. |
Health Safety and Environment Manager | 02.2020 - 09.2022 | Develop, implement, maintain, update, and ensure company-wide compliance with the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) system, based on a quality hierarchy. Ensure these systems are streamlined and accessible. Make all personnel aware of HSE requirements through various communication methods, including notice boards, training sessions, toolbox talks, one-to-one meetings, and IMS/BMS. Prepare and chair internal HSE meetings, including scheduling and agenda-setting, and distribute minutes accordingly. Attend external HSE meetings as required. Provide guidance and assist with on- and off-site HSE documentation, such as F10 notifications and Construction Phase Plans. Conduct Health and Safety inspections and report findings, investigate accidents and near-miss incidents, and liaise with appropriate organizations such as the HSE. Perform PUWER assessments and offer legislative advice on all aspects of HSEQ to ensure compliance throughout the company. |
Health and Safety Advisor and Assessor | 07.2018 - 02.2020 | Conduct Health and Safety assessments, providing advice and support to suppliers throughout the process. Carry out regular site inspections and assist with site management to ensure safe working practices that comply with legislation. Review RAMS and consider how to reduce risks within the company. Evaluate Health and Safety documentation provided by suppliers and clients. Perform other assessments as requested by the Assessment Compliance Manager. Maintain and develop internal and external documentation related to Health and Safety compliance. Assist with the implementation of Health and Safety-related accreditations and contribute to the development of the assessment process and associated software. Support the development and delivery of additional Health and Safety services as needed. Comply with and support the success of company management systems and adhere to all company policies and procedures where appropriate. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 02.2020 | 04.2024 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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NEBOSH | Certificate | Nebosh General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 08.2019 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate | 01.2022 |
Other | Diploma | Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 02.2023 |