Mrs Victoria Farr
Overview
Services supplied by Citation Ltd: Health and Safety expertise for clients of all sizes across a range of sectors including professional services, care, dentists, funeral directors, hotel and leisure, retail, service industries, schools and veterinary practices etc. For over 16 years Citation have been assisting clients achieve compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Risk assessments, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, Accident investigation and reporting, liaising with the enforcing authorities, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety training, Fire, Manual handling, RIDDOR LOLER, PUWER.
I have a genuine passion for health and safety and my passion stems from working for a company specialising in work at height training and equipment and being the compnaies health and safetely lead, as well as internal auditioor for the managements standards held; ISO9001 and ISO14001. I have a good knowledge of warehouse management and manufacturing. Prior to working for Citation I have previously managed an educational setting which was registered with OFSTED and is therefore knowledgeable in OFSTED’s inspection criteria and educational setting risk assessments. I am DBS checked and hold an academically qualified persons card with CSCS card.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Warehousing | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Equipment at work | 8 |
| Falls from height | 3 |
| LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) | 5 |
| Managing for health and safety | 9 |
| Workplace health advice | 6 |
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Consultant | 07.2018 - 10.2022 | Undertake site inspections of clients premises for a wide range of industries to identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement. Advise clients on standards and best practice affecting their business and assist clients in rectifying issues Provide ongoing support through strong relationship management Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety law and practice Ensure contingency for changes in legislation and make amends to client documentation |
| Health and Safety Coordinator | 09.2014 - 06.2018 | Responsible for the management of health and safety of 90 employees, directly reporting to the Technical Managing Director. Implementing and maintaining management systems to ensure company compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and HSG65. Internal auditing of company processes and activities. Authoritative signatory for the manufacturing departments’ assembly instructions. Assisted with tender responses. |
| Regional H&S Quality Manager (North East) | 10.2022 - today | Oversee advice and documentation provided by a team of consultants to various clients across a wide range of industry sectors. Ensure quality of content and advice given to clients is accurate and investigate concerns raised. Undertake site inspections of clients premises and shadow H&S consultants on visits, for a wide range of industries to identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement. Advise clients on standards and best practice affecting their business and assist clients in rectifying issues Provide ongoing support through strong relationship management Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety law and practice Ensure contingency for changes in legislation and make amends to client documentation |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 05.2018 | 02.2021 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Diploma | NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety | 01.2019 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH General Certificate In Occupational Health and Safety | 05.2018 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management | 05.2021 |
| CITB | Other | Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS - Professionally qualified) | 02.2019 |