I am a professional Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the public sector, including providing consultancy and training to a wide variety of clients. I have been an IOSH registered trainer for many years delivering IOSH courses including Directing Safely, Managing Safely, Working Safely  to the Healthcare sector, Fire and Rescue Service, Universities, Construction Industry and in local government. For the past 10 years I have been Health & Safety Risk Manager for the Children & Young People's Service of North Yorkshire County Council providing a competent person health & safety advice service. I have experience of specific health & safety issues including management of swimming pools, asbestos management, fire risk assessment, workstation ergonomics and contractor management.  I can also provide cost effective specific advice and guidance including  preparing health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and assisting with accident and incident  investigation.