Mr Richard Collins
BSc MSc CMIOSH CEnv
Overview
Bringing a progressive, risk-based approach to help you find pragmatic HSE solutions, I focus on balancing risk and reward to help you prioritise what makes sense for your business.
Why should you work with me?
Helping you to improve your business culture is a fundamental part any work that I do, encouraging your workforce to be more engaged, proactive and autonomous. My focus is on identifying proportionate controls that protect your people and allow your business to thrive.
What makes me different?
Businesses can and should use strong Health, Safety & Environment performance as a commercial asset. As such, my approach will always be specific to your needs & constraints. With my unique background encompassing business development, I can also help you capitalise on positive Health, Safety & Environment marketing and growth opportunities.
Being highly engaged in the HSE sector, I continue to learn & develop through networking and collaborating with experts in the field. We produce learning content for professionals & businesses to help them progress and have more impact. You can visit our website at safeti.com or connect with me on Linkedin to see what I've been up to.
Don't hesitate to contact me for an informal chat to discuss your business needs.
Richard is both a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner and Chartered Environmentalist.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
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Construction | 7 |
Manufacturing | 5 |
Waste management | 4 |
Local government | 2 |
Engineering | 7 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Business benefits | 13 |
Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 13 |
Equipment at work | 13 |
Falls from height | 13 |
Gas | 7 |
Ergonomics | 7 |
Fire and explosion | 13 |
Managing for health and safety | 11 |
Risk management | 11 |
Vibration | 6 |
Manufacture / Import of Chemicals (REACH) | 3 |
Noise | 6 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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General Electric - Environmental, Health & Safety and Facilities Leader | 10.2015 - 07.2019 | Senior manager & site lead for medium sized, electronics manufacturing facility including electrical, mechanical, HVAC & data systems on mission-critical Dissolved Gas Analysis production centre. Financial & operational control of all aspects of FM (hard & soft)/construction projects (CDM) & services, contract negotiation & management, development of MSA/SLA’s. Continued leadership & execution of EHS strategy. Leading the EHS strategy for a blue-chip electronics manufacturing business, including primary EHS responsibility of 150 site employees and 40 Projects & Services (Global) project personnel. Management of comprehensive, world-class EHS systems, including maintaining OHSAS18001 & ISO14001 accreditations. |
McLaughlin & Harvey - SHEQ Advisor | 05.2012 - 10.2015 | Safety, Health, Environment & Quality project management for major UK construction and civil engineering contracts. Focus primarily towards project planning, implementation and management; also, systems development (IS0 14001 & 9001,OHSAS18001), training and CEEQUAL assessment for major civil engineering and construction projects. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 04.2016 | 05.2018 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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Further Information
Also achieved Chartered Environmentalist status in 2018 with the Institute for Environmental Management Assocation (IEMA).