Mr Simon Hughes
MA CMIOSH MIIRSM CQPMCQI
Overview
An accomplished and highly effective Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, Chartered Quality Professional and Environmental Senior Management Consultant with considerable experience within industry and who has the ability to communicate, engage and influence at all levels of an organisation. As a leader he has delivered demonstrable corporate benefits through a range of innovative initiatives, including implementing management system models and leading on projects to achieve performance and compliance qualifications. He has a strong focus both on internal and external stakeholders and a strong commitment to developing and improving policies, procedures and educational programs. Self-motivated with high energy levels, a forward thinker who maintains high energised standards whilst working under pressure and to deadlines.
Experienced in monitoring compliance, implementating and monitoring policies and procedures to suit the business requirements. Believes in taking a proactive, workable approach to Environmental, Health and Safety compliance that enables the Client to meet their legal responsibilities while undertaking efficient, effective working practices.
Industry experience include:
- Pharmaceutical (Chemicals)
- Heavy Industry (Cement)
- Food and General Manufacturing
- Waste Management
- Warehousing and Logistics
Passionate about problem solving, a good understanding of the management of risk and leading change to make a real difference, the combination of deep technical knowledge, credible and trustworthy and strong communication skills ensures valuable successes.
In Summary:
- Advising on Environmental, Health and Safety risk management services to assist businesses comply with every aspect of EH&S legislation including:
- Audits and assurance activities;
- Risk assessments and effective control strategies; and
- Environmental, Health and Safety gap analysis against industry standard systems: ISO45001 and ISO14001.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Nuclear | |
| Chemicals | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Cement | |
| Offshore oil and gas | |
| Waste management |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Managing for health and safety | |
| Risk management | |
| Fire and explosion | |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | |
| Confined spaces | |
| Ergonomics | |
| Noise | |
| Falls from height | |
| Slips and trips | |
| Transport (workplace) | |
| Maintenance |
Services
Environmental Management
Providing practicle management advice and guidance on all aspects of the Environment that can result in;
- a reduction in pollution,
- a minimisation of waste; and
- efficient use of raw materials and energy.
This, in turn, will promote the ethical standing within your business, reduce costs and ensure you guard against legislative liability.
Audits
Advising on and conducting management audits to monitor compliance with internal procedures and management systems which include ISO45001:2018 and ISO1400:2015
General consultancy
General consultancy services on all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety and associated risk management.
Injury Reporting
Providing practicle advice and guidance on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) which requires employers, and other people in control of work premises, to report and keep records of:
- work-related accidents which cause death;
- work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries (reportable injuries);
- diagnosed cases of certain industrial diseases; and
- certain ‘dangerous occurrences’ (incidents with the potential to cause harm).
Inspections
Providing practical advice and guidance on complying with legal obligations towards Health and Safety within the workplace. The defined actions are to eliminate, reduce, isolate and control identified risks.
Specialised Services
- LOLER Inspections - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998;
- PUWER Inspections - Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998; and
- COSHH Inspections - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002.
Investigations
Providing practical advice and guidance on why there is a need to carry out *investigations and explain each step of the process:
- Gathering information;
- Analysing the information;
- Identifying risk control measures; and
- The action plan and its implementation.
*The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, regulation 5, requires employers to plan, organise, control, monitor and review their health and safety arrangements. Health and safety investigations form an essential part of this process.
COSHH
Providing practicle advice and guidance on conducting COSHH risk assessments, implementing control measures using the hierarchy of risk and outline what employers and employees should do to comply as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Providing practicle advice and guidance on conducting DSE risk assessments, implementing control measures using the hierarchy of risk and outline what employers and employees should do to comply as required by the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.
Fire
Providing practicle advice and guidance on conducting a *fire risk assessment as set out by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and outline what employers and employees should do to comply.
*Fire risk assessment is a process involving the systematic evaluation of the factors that determine the hazard from fire, the likelihood that there will be a fire and the consequences if one were to occur.
Manual Handling
Providing practicle advice and guidance on conducting manual handling risk assessments, implementing control measures using the hierarchy of risk and outline what employers and employees should do to comply as required by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Noise Survey / Risk Assessment
Providing advice and guidance, conducting noise risk assessments, implementing control measures using the hierarchy of risk and outline what employers and employees should do to comply as required by the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 11.2013 | 04.2016 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEBOSH | Diploma | NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | 11.2009 |
| Other | Degree or Above | Masters Degree Environmental Management | 05.2005 |
| Other | Other | Registered PRINCE2 Project Practitioner | 06.2015 |
| Other | Diploma | Quality Assurance | 07.2000 |
| Other | Other | Lean Six Sigma Full Certified Green Belt | 11.2011 |
Further Information
Professional Body: Chartered Quality Institute (CQP)
Membership Number: 0503229
Membership Level: Chartered Quality Professional
Member of Professional Body since: 2000