Mrs Suzanne Dixon
BSc MSc CMIOSH
Overview
Suzanne Dixon, a chartered safety and health practitioner with over 20 years health and safety (H&S) experience.
She has worked in a variety of sectors including Rail, construction, health, Leisure and Entertainment, and her areas of expertise include risk management, H&S business cultures and mentoring.
Qualified in both Health and Safety and Environmental Management, Suzanne is an Alumni of the University of Derby, completing both her BSc (Hons) and MSc.
Suzanne founded Kedleston Safety in 2016, identifying a gap in the market for practical and effective solutions to Health and Safety for local companies who do not have that expertise in-house. Suzanne is an active in her work; rather than sitting behind a desk bombarding client with information, she acts as a supportive guide, leading businesses through the minefield of health and safety rules and regulations, providing the right solution for them and their business.
Suzanne’s friendly, open and honest approach combined with her broad experience of environmental, health and safety legislation make her a first-class consultant and trainer.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
---|---|
Agriculture | 1 |
Catering and hospitality | 2 |
Construction | 10 |
Education | 6 |
Entertainment and leisure | 2 |
Health services | 2 |
Railways | 11 |
Public services | 3 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Business benefits | 19 |
Slips and trips | 19 |
Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 19 |
Involving workers | 19 |
Leadership | 19 |
Managing for health and safety | 19 |
Offices | 19 |
Risk education | 19 |
Setting an example | 19 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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QSE Coordinator | 11.2001 - 10.2005 | Responsible for implementation, control & monitoring of QSE policies & procedures within the Business Management System. Promote understanding & awareness of the Business Management System including performing briefings & presentations, provision of additional training as required. Assist with accident/incident reporting & investigation. Providing Induction training for Atkins Rail personnel within the North Area. Provide input for QSE Briefings and assist with the distribution & awareness throughout region. Support Project Managers in QSE matters including -: provision of tender & bid support documentation. Production of quality, safety & environmental plans. General project advice & support on QSE matters relating to major rail projects (design & build). Key member of the team responsible for implementation of OHSAS 18000 across the Rail section of the business. Involvement with audits for ISO 9001 & ISO 14000 and ongoing monitoring of the business. Provide QSE support for Regional Managers at their designated offices including: - Safety Inductions, Risk awareness & general office safety advice, support & training. Carry out Site Safety Inspections & Office House Manager Tours. |
SHE Specialist | 10.2005 - 07.2018 | Provision of a specialist and comprehensive environmental advisory service. Identify, plan and implement environmental initiatives that contribute towards commitment for continual improvement. Manage environmental issues with professional integrity at all times to achieve satisfactory control, monitoring and implementation of QSE policies and procedures to meet legislative and contractual requirements for Project works. Support the Directors in the identification of changes to legislation and standards and the review and development of new procedures to support the objectives. Develop contacts with other environmental organisations in the Railway Group to promote best practice in QSE initiatives of the business in accordance with strategic development. Development and delivery of HS&E training Provide a comprehensive health, safety advisory service to support all staff. Perform internal and supplier approval audits as requested. Identify, plan and implement Atkins Rail initiatives that contribute towards commitment for continual improvement of OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001. Manage health & safety issues to achieve satisfactory control, monitoring and implementation of QSE policies and procedures to meet legislative and contractual requirements for Project works. |
H&S Consultant | 06.2014 - 12.2016 | Approved trainer for delivery of IOSH Training for Managing Safety and Working Safely. Provision of general H&S advice & guidance Provision of advice on company environmental policy and production of policy statements, environmental risk assessments Mentoring/supporting companies to successful accreditation to recognised schemes eg. CHAS and ConstructionLine Provision of CDM Coordinator services Provision of Site Waste Management Plan services Production & delivery of training packages to suit Client needs Site/Worplace Inspections and Audits (one off & planned) |
H&S Consultant / Director | 12.2016 - today | HS&E Consultant and trainer providing a comprehensive range of safety and environmental services for small to medium size companies operating in a variety of industries and sectors. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 07.2018 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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BSC | Degree or Above | Environmental Studies | 05.2099 |
Other | Degree or Above | MSC Environmental Management | 05.2001 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | 10.2004 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health | 05.2004 |
City & Guilds | Other | NVQ Level 4 – Occupational Health & Safety Practice | 06.2008 |