Overview
I am a proactive, motivated, and analytical Health & Safety consultant. I have over 10 years of experience working in the asbestos industry and hold the P401, P402 and P405 proficiency qualifications, from the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).
Prior to working in the asbestos industry, I completed an Honours Degree in Forensic Science at university.
I bring a friendly and professional approach to my role as a consultant, coupled with adaptability that allows me to provide practical advice across diverse organisational levels and sectors, covering a broad spectrum of topics. Additionally, I hold the title of Chartered member at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and possess a valid Senior Construction Health and Safety Manager CSCS card.
Work History
Total years experience: 3
| Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
| Health and Safety Consultant |
10.2020 - today |
- Carrying out Health and Safety inspections of client sites.
- Risk Assessment creation and assisting clients with risk assessments.
- Risk Assessment reviews on behalf of clients.
- Completion, updating and reviewing Safe Systems of Work (SSoWs).
- Guiding clients on H&S issues. On-site and via Advice Line.
- Completion of Health & Safety site visit reports.
- Helping clients meet legal compliance in H&S.
- Assisting clients with the development of Construction Phase Plans in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
- Developing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for site visits.
- Creation and reviewing of client Safety Handbooks and Policies.
- Assisting clients with any enforcement action and advising on RIDDOR reporting.
- Awareness training/presentations.
|
| Asbestos Surveyor |
04.2017 - 01.2023 |
- Competitively pricing tenders to win contracts/surveys.
- Carrying out Management and R&D Surveys.
- Quality control of products from initial survey to completed reports.
- Completing RAMS and carrying out risk assessments.
- Carrying out sampling, management, and R&D surveys (HSG264)
- Application of Health & Safety at all sites.
- Following of Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Method Statements.
- Producing Asbestos Survey Reports to UKAS standards.
- Client liaison on-site and remote communication.
|
| Bulk Laboratory Analyst |
02.2012 - 04.2017 |
- Asbestos detection and analysis with stereo/Polarised Light Microscopy (PLM) (HSG248).
- Administration, liaising with clients and managing client databases.
- Responsible for contamination/calibration checks of Refractive Index (RI) liquids.
- Delegate and supervise when required.
- Participating in internal quality control & AIMS (Asbestos In Materials Scheme) schemes.
- Subsampling.
- Asbestos detection & quantification in soils (UKAS Accreditation gained).
- Quality checking and calibration of work equipment.
- Sample preparation, moisture check, leachates and WACS (Waste Acceptance Criteria).
- Trained first aid officer.
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
| IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
12.2023 |
|
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
| NEBOSH |
Certificate |
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety |
12.2021 |
| BSC |
Degree or Above |
Forensic Science |
07.2009 |
| Other |
Diploma |
ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice |
03.2023 |
| BOHS |
Certificate |
Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples by PLM P401 |
04.2012 |
| BOHS |
Certificate |
Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings |
12.2017 |
| BOHS |
Certificate |
Management of Asbestos in Buildings |
11.2021 |
