Overview
Simple. Sensible. Safety. That's our speciality. Helping businesses in a straightforward, no-nonsense cost-effective way. With over 34 years of experience, Safety is the Key Ltd is based in Croydon. We cover the London, Surrey and Kent regions and can help you before, during or after the Inspectors have called! We can help with one-off projects or act as your PTSO - Part-Time Safety Officer on a simple retainer basis. We help a wide range of businesses as we love the variety. We can help with any aspect of workplace health and safety including Fire; HSE Inspector issues; Policies; Risk Assessments; Training; Asbestos Surveys; Fire Risk Assessments; H&S Audits; Food Safety Audits; Legionella Audits; Disability Access Audits; H&S PQQ Forms; CDM; CHAS; Safecontractor; and Constructionline etc. All team members are fully qualified and experienced including Chartered Members of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (CMIOSH); MIIRSM; RoSPA; FSB; BNI, Dip NCQR, MIWFM.
www.safetyisthekey.co.uk | E: shabbir@safetyisthekey.co.uk | T: 020 8406 5039 | M: 0777 614 0913
Specialisms
| Industry |
Years Experience |
| Cleaning |
20 |
| Construction |
20 |
| Education |
20 |
| Engineering |
33 |
| Hairdressing |
8 |
| Local government |
10 |
| Manufacturing |
28 |
| Motor vehicle repair |
12 |
| Retail |
12 |
| Woodworking and furniture |
12 |
| Warehousing |
12 |
| Public services |
10 |
| Topic |
Years Experience |
| Asbestos |
33 |
| Business benefits |
33 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) |
33 |
| Equipment at work |
33 |
| Falls from height |
20 |
| Fire and explosion |
20 |
| Maintenance |
33 |
| Managing for health and safety |
29 |
| Risk management |
33 |
| Slips and trips |
33 |
| Ergonomics |
20 |
| Offices |
33 |
| Young people |
20 |
| Risk education |
20 |
Work History
Total years experience: 34
| Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
| H&S Officer - Food manufacturing plant |
08.1988 - 11.1991 |
In charge of all health and safety related projects and training for all the factory staff. |
| H&S Officer - Local Authority |
11.1991 - 11.1999 |
Part of a team of 4 that carried out all the health and safety requirements to support 6,000 staff. |
| Health and Safety Consultant |
11.1999 - today |
Director of a H&S consultancy that looks after the health and safety aspects of a range of small to medium businesses. |
| BNI Director Consultant |
09.2012 - 09.2015 |
Director Consultant of BNI where I launched my own Chapter in Croydon (Primary Chapter). |
| Director and Co-Founder |
11.1999 - 11.2008 |
Co-Founder of a printer cartridge telesales company. Held numerous roles in addition to health and safety, to run the business efficiently and effectively whilst growing to £1 million turnover and over 60 staff. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
| IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
03.2008 |
01.2011 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
| NEBOSH |
Diploma |
Occupational Safety and Health |
06.1995 |
| City & Guilds |
Certificate |
Level 3 Award in Education and Training |
01.2015 |
Further Information
CMIOSH - Chartered Member of IOSH.
DipNEBOSH - Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
MIIRSM Membership
CHAS Membership
RoSPA Membership
British Safety Council Member
Case Studies
| Title / Description |
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Big accident = no insurance!
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Case Study: A life-changing accident at woodworking workshop led to their insurance company refuse to insure them without significant H&S improvements.
Challenges
• An employee at the Company tripped and sustained life-changing injuries.
• The insurance company dealt with the claim but as it progressed, became more and more concerned with the lack of health and safety in place.
• Finally, six months on, the insurance company declined to insure the Company until they sought professional health and safety advice.
Solutions
• Safety is the Key Ltd were recommend by one of their contacts.
• We visited the Company witing days of being contacted and agreed to provide urgent and immediate H&S support.
• We carried out a Health and safety Audit and identified key areas of urgent improvement.
• We then prepared a range of health and safety documents and an improvement plan for 2022.
• Safety is the Key carried out an on-site Certificated H&S Training Course for all employees and Directors and were able to answer a range of concerns.
• Incremental improvements have been agreed with the Client and work continues.
Results
• We were able to get this Company insured again. The directors were very worried about the consequences.
• The employees now feel re-assured that workplace health and safety would be a priority going forward.
• The company now complies with suitable health and safety standards and these will reduce the chance of a severe accident.
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CHAS accreditation needed urgently.
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Case Study: A small building/renovation construction company urgently required two construction H&S Accreditations (CHAS and Constructionline) to tender for a prestigious contract.
Challenges
• Our Client required two recognised H&S accreditations in order to submit his Tender.
• The standards and criteria for each of these accreditations change every year with the level of evidence and detail required by the assessors ever more challenging.
• The Client was very busy and unsure of the new requirements. It’s not always obvious which sections are voluntary and which are mandatory for a Pass Certificate.
• The Client finds record-keeping challenging. They work safely and responsibly, meeting the standards they need for accreditation, but don’t always have the paperwork or recorded evidence to support their application.
Solutions
• Safety is the Key Ltd provided the necessary templates and forms for the Client to easily and quickly record their H&S inputs.
• We visited the Client on-site to explain the paperwork and carried out some recorded on-site H&S training for the operatives.
• We collated, reviewed, scanned and uploaded all of the evidence provided by the Client, then liaised with the Assessor to help ensure a Pass the first time around.
Results
• We saved the Client time, effort and worry. He was able to focus on his business as we focused on his application.
• The Pass Certificate allowed the Client to put in his Tender on time.
• The use of the Logos from the accreditation companies will enhance his business standing and show other potential Clients his high standards of H&S.
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HSE Notices were issued - HELP!
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Case Study: A loft conversion company was issued with a HSE Enforcement Notice and required urgent H&S assistance.
Challenges
• The Company was an established loft conversion business but a passing HSE inspector decided to inspect his site at a residential house.
• The HSE Inspector issued several Enforcement notices and one Prohibition Notice that required some aspects of the work to stop immediately.
• Stopping the Project and dealing with the HSE’s requirements caused confusion and panic from the Client (homeowner).
• The Company had never dealt with the HSE before and were unsure as to how to satisfy the inspectors requests quickly as their fees were mounting.
Solutions
• Safety is the Key Ltd reviewed the Notices and were able to quickly intervene and liaise with the HSE inspector who was pleased that formal H&S advice had been sought by the Company.
• We visited the Client on-site to explain the documents and carried out some Certificated H&S training for the operatives and management as requested by the HSE inspector.
• We prepared all of the health and safety documents that were required by the HSE.
• We photographed the improvements made on site and gave the HSE inspector evidence of improved health and safety. The HSE cancelled the Notices and the Project re-started.
Results
• We saved the Client a lot of stress and worry as he was panicked and unsure how to move on.
• The Client learnt how to run all of his site Projects safely and felt confident he could avoid any future Notices from the HSE.
• The Client felt that he ‘had learnt a lesson’ but that it had now improved his reputation.
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