Mr Paul Smith
Overview
Chartered Health and Safety Consultant | Risk Management | Fire Safety | Safety Leadership | Governance & Assurance
Paul Smith CMIOSH is a Chartered Health and Safety Consultant with extensive experience in health and safety management, fire safety, risk management, governance, assurance, training, competence development and organisational culture across housing, social care, construction and commercial sectors.
Paul provides practical, proportionate and legally compliant health and safety consultancy services, supporting organisations to strengthen safety performance, improve leadership capability and embed positive safety cultures. His expertise includes risk assessments, fire safety management, incident investigation, auditing, compliance assurance, competence frameworks, safety training, leadership development and organisational risk management.
With a strong background in strategic health and safety leadership, Paul helps businesses move beyond compliance to create resilient, high-performing organisations where safety, wellbeing and operational excellence are fully integrated. He specialises in developing defensible decision-making processes, governance arrangements and assurance systems that support directors, senior leaders and operational teams.
Paul has successfully led large-scale training, assessment and quality assurance programmes and has extensive experience supporting organisations with competence management, behavioural safety, safety culture improvement and continuous professional development.
As Director of the National Health, Safety & Risk Alliance (NHSRA), Paul is committed to raising professional standards and delivering high-quality health, safety, fire and risk consultancy services that protect people, strengthen organisations and deliver sustainable improvement.
Specialist areas include:
- Health and Safety Consultancy
- Risk Management and Governance
- Fire Safety Management
- Safety Leadership and Culture
- Competence and Training Frameworks
- Health and Safety Auditing and Assurance
- Incident Investigation
- Construction Health and Safety
- Housing and Social Care Safety
- Organisational Performance Improvement
Raising the standard in health, safety and risk.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Construction | |
| Entertainment and leisure | |
| Health services | |
| Public services | |
| Catering and hospitality | |
| Cleaning | |
| Local government | |
| Warehousing | |
| Waste management |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Violence (workplace) | |
| Risk management | |
| Better regulation | |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | |
| First aid at work | |
| Horizon scanning | |
| Managing for health and safety | |
| Human factors | |
| Leadership | |
| Risk education | |
| Fire and explosion | |
| Slips and trips | |
| Stress | |
| Workplace health advice |
Services
Fees
Health, Safety, Fire and Risk Consultancy Services
Paul Smith provides practical, proportionate and commercially focused consultancy services across health and safety, fire safety, risk management, governance and organisational performance.
Services include:
- Health and Safety Consultancy
- Strategic Safety Leadership and Culture Development
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Fire Safety Management and Compliance
- Health and Safety Audits and Assurance Reviews
- Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditing and Management Systems Support
- Competence Framework Design and Implementation
- Health and Safety Training and Development Programmes
- Leadership Development for Directors and Senior Managers
- Construction Health and Safety Advice
- Principal Designer and CDM Support
- Building Safety and Higher-Risk Building Compliance
- Housing and Social Care Safety Management
- Contractor Management and Assurance
- Emergency Planning and Business Continuity
- Policy, Procedure and Governance Development
- Behavioural Safety and Organisational Culture Improvement
- Independent Reviews and Assurance Activities
- Professional Mentoring and Coaching for Health and Safety Practitioners
All services are tailored to the needs of individual organisations and delivered with a focus on practical solutions, legal compliance, leadership capability and sustainable performance improvement.
Fees are determined according to the scope, complexity and duration of the work required. Fixed-price packages, daily rates and retained consultancy arrangements are available upon request. Please contact for an initial discussion and quotation.
Raising the standard in health, safety and risk.
Health and Safety Consultancy
Provision of practical and proportionate health and safety consultancy services, including legal compliance support, policy development, risk management, governance arrangements, performance improvement and strategic advice for directors, senior leaders and operational teams.
- Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Risk Assessments
- Action Plans
- Compliance Reviews
- Governance Reports
- Director Briefings
- Performance Improvement Plans
- Written Recommendations and Guidance
Health and Safety Auditing & Assurance
Independent audits and assurance activities designed to evaluate compliance, identify opportunities for improvement and provide confidence to boards, directors and senior leadership teams regarding health and safety performance.
- Audit Reports
- Assurance Reviews
- Gap Analysis Reports
- Improvement Action Plans
- Executive Summaries
- Board Assurance Papers
Fire Safety Management
Support for organisations in managing fire safety risks, developing management arrangements, improving competence and maintaining compliance with current legislation and recognised good practice.
- Fire Safety Strategies
- Fire Management Plans
- Fire Risk Review Reports
- Competence Frameworks
- Training Programmes
- Corrective Action Plans
Safety Leadership & Culture
Development of safety leadership capability and organisational culture through coaching, workshops, strategic support and behavioural interventions that move organisations beyond compliance towards sustainable performance improvement.
- Leadership Workshops
- Culture Improvement Plans
- Competence Frameworks
- Behavioural Safety Initiatives
- Executive Coaching Reports
- Strategic Recommendations
Training, Learning & Competence
Design, delivery and quality assurance of health, safety, fire and risk training programmes, including competence frameworks, assessment strategies and professional development pathways.
- Training Needs Analyses
- Training Programmes
- Competence Matrices
- Assessment Materials
- Learning Resources
- Quality Assurance Reports
- CPD Frameworks
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Independent investigation of incidents, near misses and significant events using recognised methodologies to identify root causes, organisational learning opportunities and preventative measures.
- Investigation Reports
- Root Cause Analyses
- Lessons Learned Documents
- Corrective Action Plans
- Executive Summaries
- Recommendations for Improvement
Violence, Aggression and Personal Safety Mana
Specialist support to help organisations prevent, manage and respond to work-related violence, aggression, abuse and challenging behaviour. Services focus on protecting frontline workers, strengthening organisational resilience and developing practical systems that promote personal safety, wellbeing and confidence.
Support includes risk assessment, policy development, training programmes, incident analysis, lone working arrangements and leadership strategies to create safer environments for employees, residents, service users and the wider public.
- Violence and Aggression Risk Assessments
- Lone Working Assessments
- Personal Safety Policies and Procedures
- Training Programmes and Workshops
- Incident Trend Analysis Reports
- Action and Improvement Plans
- Management Guidance Documents
- Executive and Board Briefings
- Behavioural Risk Management Strategies
- Post-Incident Learning Reports
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Founder and Director | 12.2025 - today | The National Health, Safety & Risk Alliance (NHSRA) Founded the National Health, Safety & Risk Alliance (NHSRA) to advance professional standards, competence, leadership and best practice across health, safety, fire and risk management. Lead the development of competency frameworks, professional membership pathways, training programmes and continuing professional development (CPD) initiatives designed to strengthen governance, assurance and organisational capability. Oversee the delivery of consultancy, learning and quality assurance services, supporting organisations across housing, social care, construction and other complex operational environments. Direct the development of the NHSRA Learning Hub, promoting competence management, safety leadership, behavioural safety, violence and aggression prevention, fire safety and organisational culture improvement. Focused on helping organisations move beyond legal compliance towards leadership-driven performance, defensible decision-making and sustainable improvements in health, safety and risk management. Key areas of expertise include: safety leadership, risk management, governance and assurance, competence frameworks, health and safety training, fire safety, violence and aggression management, organisational culture and professional development. |
| Director and Clinical Lead | 12.2023 - today | The National College of Hypnotherapy and Coaching Lead the development of coaching, behavioural change and performance programmes focused on human factors, resilience, communication and mindset. Design evidence-informed approaches supporting confidence, stress management, wellbeing, decision-making and performance under pressure, with a strong emphasis on behavioural awareness and personal development. Develop learning content, workshops and digital resources, including the One Minute to Change Your Life series, promoting practical strategies for sustainable behavioural change and improved performance. This work has strengthened expertise in human behaviour, psychological safety, leadership, communication and organisational culture, complementing broader experience in health, safety, fire and risk management. |
| Managing Director | 10.2016 - today | Pristine Safety and Security Founded and lead a health, safety, security and training consultancy providing integrated services across risk management, professional development, competence assurance and organisational improvement. Designed and delivered bespoke training frameworks, competence programmes and quality assurance systems supporting organisations operating within housing, social care, construction, security and commercial environments. Provided strategic advice to organisations, training providers and awarding bodies on governance, compliance, professional standards, quality management and continuous improvement. Delivered consultancy services covering health and safety management, fire safety, violence and aggression prevention, personal safety, incident investigation, auditing, leadership development and organisational culture. Led business strategy, operational delivery and organisational development, establishing a standards-led service model focused on competence, performance, resilience and sustainable improvement. Key areas of expertise include: health and safety consultancy, risk management, fire safety, training and competence, governance and assurance, violence and aggression management, personal safety, behavioural safety and leadership development. |
| Security and Personal Protection Specialist (High-Risk Environments) | 01.1995 - today | Extensive experience operating within high-risk and high-profile environments, providing security, personal protection and dynamic risk management support for individuals working in public, political and sensitive settings. Worked with senior leaders, public figures and individuals operating in nationally and internationally significant, high-visibility roles, requiring exceptional discretion, professionalism and real-time decision-making under pressure. Responsibilities included close protection, protective security, dynamic risk assessment, situational awareness, conflict management and the management of complex and evolving threats across a range of operational environments. Operated in environments where judgement, anticipation, behavioural awareness and rapid decision-making were critical to maintaining safety, resilience and operational control. This experience developed specialist expertise in work-related violence prevention, lone working, personal safety, behavioural risk management and human factors, which now underpin my approach to safety leadership, organisational culture, governance and organisational performance. The practical application of risk management in high-pressure environments continues to influence my work in health, safety, fire and risk consultancy, supporting organisations to create safer systems, stronger leadership capability and more resilient cultures. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Diploma | Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management | 06.2024 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 08.2021 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 7 Award in Trade Union Organising for Health and Safety | 06.2015 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 7 Award in Trade Union Organising in the Workplace | 06.2015 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 6 Diploma in Project Management | 09.2020 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Health and Safety at Work | 02.2020 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Fire Safety and Risk Management | 05.2026 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) | 03.2026 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety | 12.2024 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Incident Investigation | 09.2025 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence | 05.2026 |
| Other | Certificate | CQI & IRCA ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certificate | 03.2026 |
| APS | Certificate | Association for Project Safety (APS) Principal Designer Certificate | 05.2025 |
| APS | Certificate | Building Safety Act 2022: Principal Designer & Principal Contractor Requirements and Competence Certificate | 05.2026 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 4 Certificate in Managing Damp, Mould and Customer Care in Housing | 07.2025 |
| City & Guilds | Certificate | Certificate in Legionella Risk Assessment and Water Safety Management | 10.2025 |
| Other | Certificate | Certificate in Risk Management and Assessment | 07.2016 |
| City & Guilds | Diploma | Level 5 ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management | 10.2021 |
| Other | Diploma | Diploma in Advanced Security Leadership and Management | 10.2016 |
| IOSH | Certificate | IOSH Directing Safely for Executives and Directors Certificate | 11.2021 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training | 04.2018 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring | 02.2020 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice | 04.2022 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice | 04.2019 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) | 11.2017 |
| Other | Diploma | Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression | 03.2021 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 3 Certificate in Delivering Conflict Management Training | 06.2016 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 3 Certificate in Mediation Practice | 11.2019 |
Further Information
Chartered health, safety and risk professional with 33 years of operational, leadership and consultancy experience across housing, social care, construction, security, education and complex high-risk environments.
Experienced in safety leadership, fire safety, violence and aggression management, personal safety, organisational culture, governance, competence management, training, quality assurance and incident investigation.
Committed to raising professional standards through practical, evidence-based approaches that support organisations to move beyond compliance towards sustainable improvements in performance, resilience and culture.
Special interests include work-related violence prevention, human factors, behavioural safety, leadership development, competence assurance and defensible decision-making.