Mr Ross Macdonald
FIIRSM, CMgr FCMI
Overview
I work in risk safety and security, with organisations looking for control and not just compliance.
driven by doing the very best for people, keeping people safe, my diverse background ranges from explosives safety management to operational rescue leadership.
My work speaks for itself. Quality, passion, knowledge dedication and professionalism are simply what I work with.
As you will see - I also don't do the usual self-congratulatory type messaging. I am simply here to help.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Catering and hospitality | 20 |
| Docks | 10 |
| Explosives | 10 |
| Fire and rescue services | 20 |
| Warehousing | 10 |
| Railways | 10 |
| Armed forces | 10 |
| Haulage | 10 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Business benefits | 20 |
| Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) | 15 |
| Corporate responsibility | 10 |
| First aid at work | 20 |
| Fire and explosion | 10 |
| Falls from height | 15 |
| Managing for health and safety | 10 |
| Risk management | 15 |
| Road safety (work related) | 10 |
| Government setting an example | 15 |
| Societal risk | 10 |
| Violence (workplace) | 20 |
| Workplace health advice | 10 |
Services
Quality
ISO support - helping organisations achieve a standardised quality management system
ISO implementation pre and post certification. Helping quality become embedded from boardroom to back office.
Audits
Having been on the receiving end of so many competent authority audits, compliance audits and responsible for ongoing internal audits across businesses and government departments, I have a plethora of experience which is now put to best use independently.
Utisiling professional systems I undertake audits against a variety of standards.
My clients receive professional and actionable output reports at multiple levels from Cyber Essentials assured systems and each built to deliver the information clients need, to make improvements and maintain high standards
Injury Reporting
Using proprietary incident management systems, our accident reporting systems are aligned with HSG and ISO requirements for recording and investigating incidents while remaining compliant with ancillary legislation including GDPR requirements.
Compliant reporting.
Actionable investigation.
Organisational and activity led risk profiling and support.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Servant | 08.2014 - 03.2026 | Manned Guarding Security Management of multiple critical defence sites. Senior Management and Safety Management of multiple MACR (COMAH equivalent) sites. Central Government Management of Governance (reporting on compliance across the largest government department.) |
| Coastguard Rescue Officer (Officer in Charge) | 09.2008 - today | Coastguard Rescue Officer. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIRSM | Fellow (FIIRSM) | 04.2026 | 04.2026 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Certificate | Postgraduate Certificate Risk & Safety Management | 10.2024 |