Mr Michael Simpson
CMIOSH
Overview
Health, safety, environmental and fire conscious professional who strives to see all sectors work as best possible in the continuation of promotion and implementation of good health & safety culture.
I bring a well versed, creative, and inclusive mindset with focus on simplification of process, infused with technological embracement for the betterment of health and safety for all.
Currently focussing on policy reform and strengthening health & safety management systems. Nurturing our new Health & Safety chat bot, yet to be named, T.E.S.A. (Transform Electronic Safety Assistant) maybe 😉 Building smart dynamic multi-level audit and inspection compliance ecosystem within Microsoft Teams and Power Apps.
Enjoying knowledge sharing under a mentoring program with some fantastic likeminded people and extremely accomplished mentor. Giving back to IOSH as Executive Committee member with Southeast branch and co-opted school governor for health and safety.
Building an online training platform and modules for charities to utilise for free, under the Simpsoncorp.uk brand. Carrying out Pro-Bono COVID-19 secure risk assessments and action plans for local charities within the Crawley area and co-opted governor for a local village school.
BBQ enthusiast, PC gamer, Loudspeaker designer and Caravan club member.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
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Catering and hospitality | 15 |
Construction | 5 |
Warehousing | 10 |
Local government | 10 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Asbestos | 10 |
Better regulation | 7 |
Biosafety | 1 |
Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 10 |
Diversity | 5 |
Electrical safety | 5 |
Equipment at work | 10 |
Falls from height | 5 |
First aid at work | 15 |
Infections at work | 1 |
Risk education | 5 |
Risk management | 15 |
Slips and trips | 15 |
Violence (workplace) | 5 |
Workplace health advice | 5 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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General Manager | 12.2007 - 10.2011 | Managed every aspect of a 252 bedroom airport hotel:
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Premises and Resource Officer/Charity Health and Safety Advisor | 10.2011 - 12.2015 | Facilities management for 10,000 sq/f Crawley borough council building housing charities. Charity health and safety advisor:
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Health, Safety and Compliance Officer | 01.2016 - 02.2020 | Responsible for 300 multi-trade operatives in London and Southern regions:
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Health, Safety and Environment Manager | 03.2020 - today | Responsible for 5000 employee organisation, managing day to day and long-term safety, health and environmental strategies:
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Head of Health and Safety | 08.2021 - today | Providing best in class safety, health & fire leadership. Design and enhancement of safety management systems, robust, resilient, user-friendly, and meaningful safety framework. Advising, supporting, and coaching trustees, executive board, leadership teams, managers, and dedicated employees. Developing space for Implementing positive safety culture with focus on group collaboration. Leading group safety strategy trajectory and associated smart action plans. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 06.2015 | 11.2020 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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City & Guilds | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice & • Ethics of Health and Safety Management (611) | 06.2019 |
BOHS | Certificate | P405 - management of asbestos in buildings | 03.2019 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 04.2015 |
Other | Certificate | Fire Risk Assessor Cirtificate | 08.2020 |
Other | Certificate | Fire Manager | 02.2021 |
City & Guilds | Degree or Above | Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (Bachelors Degree Equivalent) | 01.2022 |