| Citation - Health & Safety Service Delivery Manager |
08.2017 - today |
Responsible for providing Health & Safety advice and support to clients in the northwest region. Industries covered include Construction, Care, Horticulture, Engineering, Woodworking and professional services. Key activities include GAP analysis and advice, Policy creation, Risk assessment support and accident reporting. Responsibilities § GAP analysis of client Health & Safety management systems, providing a succinct report which accurately identifies client needs and offering practical advice and solutions § Preparation and installation of client H&S policy documentation § Conducting client accident investigations § Provision of client training § Advising clients on standards and best practice § Provide ongoing support to meet the changing needs of my client base § Support the out of hours advice line service § Supporting 10 Health & Safety Consultants in the North West region |
| REC - Group Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Director |
03.2014 - 08.2017 |
- Maintaining the REC ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations - Act as Safety Officer and H&S advisor for REC - Ongoing management of the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality systems within REC - Ongoing auditing and recording and investigation of quality, environmental and H&S incidents - Performing site visits to outlying offices and in the field to audit and assess the types of works undertaken and to audit/review/revise our quality, H&S and environmental work systems, where required, to improve, develop and integrate them - The management, training and development of staff within REC to assist in the implementation management and auditing of the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 systems on a day to day basis - Conducted the training of new staff where appropriate - Manage the fleet of 90 REC vehicles. |
| Acuman UK Ltd - Environmental Health & Safety Advisor |
03.2013 - 03.2014 |
Responsible for the management of the Health, Safety and Environment department based in Greater Manchester working UK wide. Ensure best practice is achieved and maintained via continuous audit and review.
Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with new and existing HSE Legislation. - Monitor, maintain, audit and review company Integrated Management System. - Develop and maintain an existing client base. - Support clients by listening to their issues and implementing practical solutions. - Develop and carry out training courses, including IOSH managing and working safely. - Manage accident and near-miss reporting system. - Conduct, manage and monitor accident investigations, making and implementing recommendations. - Support the Project Management team with their Health & Safety and CDM-C responsibilities. - Liaise with local authorities and governing bodies. - Continuously communicate policies and procedures to employees across all levels. - Manage approved contractors ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. - Write and present reports directly to the executive board. - Communicating with external agencies including HSE.
External services include:
- Consultancy Services - Training Services - Auditing Services - Construction Services - Management System Services |
| LMB Ltd - Health & Safety Manager |
12.2011 - 03.2013 |
Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Health, Safety and Environment management systems in line with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 guidelines for multiple sites across Greater Manchester and Northern Ireland. Ensure best practice is achieved and maintained via continuous audit and review.
Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with new and existing HSE Legislation. - Monitor, maintain, audit and review OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditation. - Project manage the reduction of the companies carbon footprint year on year. - Continually risk assess multiple sites identifying hazards, implementing control measures and updating policies and procedures were necessary. - Manage Fire Marshal and First Aid training ensuring sufficient numbers of trained personnel across multiple sites and shift patterns. - Manage online accident and near-miss reporting system. - Conduct, manage and monitor accident investigations, making and implementing recommendations. - Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders including local authorities and governing bodies. - Continuously communicate policies and procedures to employees across all levels. - Manage approved contractors ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. - Write and deliver reports directly to the executive board. |
| Greater Manchester Police - Health and Safety Coordinator |
02.2010 - 12.2011 |
Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Health and Safety systems, for multiple departments / sites across Greater Manchester Police. Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice achieved.
Responsibilities - Monitor, audit and review health and safety procedures ensuring best practice. - Developed a range of local health and safety policies ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. - Manage Risk Assessments offering support and guidance to managers and police officers. - Coordinate and deliver local training and toolbox talks. - Monitor, Investigate and report all accidents identifying trends to senior management. - Implement, monitor and maintain local Fire, Asbestos, COSHH arrangements. - Organise and chair Health & Safety Committee meetings. - Perform multi-site inspections, and drive necessary changes. |
| R.W.B Property Care LTD - Health & Safety Advisor |
07.2004 - 08.2008 |
As Health and Safety officer I was solely responsible for Health and safety at R.W.B Property Care LTD. My role within the organisation also meant I oversaw the day to day management of a maintenance team working within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities - Responsible for Health and Safety at R.W.B Property care LTD - Developed and implemented a range of policies, risk assessments, safe systems of work, employee training and inductions. - Built strong working relationships with key personnel of various clients, contractors and suppliers. - Ensure plant and machinery was adequately maintained including LOLER inspections of fork lift trucks and mobile elevated platforms. - Managed the appropriate storage of chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. - Project managed a variety of maintenance and refurbishment tasks on buildings and machinery within a manufacturing environment. - Sourced PPE ensuring suitability for various tasks ensuring employees wore items correctly. - Oversee key aspects of the general day to day running of R.W.B Property Care LTD – including payroll, invoicing and managing a maintenance team. |