Mr Barnabas Masukume
BSc, MSc,CMIOSH, MIIRSM
Overview
We develop health and Safety Management Systems and advice on implementation strategies focused on best practice. We assist organisations seeking to attain ISO45001 accreditation. We offer a wide range of qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety including NVQ levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
We assist organisations to run apprenticeship and graduate internship programmes focused on Health, Safety and Environment for small and medium enterprises.
We Provide Nationally Accredited Training Courses NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4 Qualifications in Fire Risk Assessment,and Fire Door Inspection. .
We play the role of Health and Safety "Competent Person" for both SMEs and Corporate Organisations on either long term or short term basis
We carry out specialist surveys in respect to Noise at Work and Control of Asbestos at Work, including development of management plans.
We provide comprehensive construction-related health and safety advice with particular reference to CDM.
We assist contractors to achieve accreditation and membership to professional bodies and trade associations including CHAS, Constructionline and Health and Safety Line
We provide fire risk assessments, develop fire risk management systems including PEEPS and training for tenants, caretakers, managers and responsible persons for comkpliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.We pride ourselves in working closely with designers, planners and architects on best practice for fire safety. We cater for offices, social housing, care homes and local government settings. We provide Approved/Accredited Fire Safety Courses at Levels 2, 3 and 4 for all sectors listed above .
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Catering and hospitality | 20 |
| Chemicals | 30 |
| Cleaning | 18 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 30 |
| Entertainment and leisure | 20 |
| Health services | 15 |
| Laundries and dry-cleaners | 20 |
| Local government | 30 |
| Public services | 30 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | 30 |
| Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) | 11 |
| Corporate responsibility | 25 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 30 |
| Electrical safety | 25 |
| Equipment at work | 20 |
| Managing for health and safety | 10 |
| Noise | 30 |
| Risk management | 20 |
| Young people | 25 |
Services
Fees
Initial audit is normally free.
Cost is determined by the findings of the audit and reflective of the complexity and volume of work involved.
We present the client with the full range and scope of our services then assess the client's needs. This enables us to advise our potential client on possible terms of reference ultimately agreeing the cost through negtiation.
COSHH
Our services include COSHH assessments, training and preparation of control systems. We cover all occupational hygiene A-Z requirements for COSHH.
Full Reports and Recording Systems following all COSHH Assesmens submitted to the client timely.
Noise Survey / Risk Assessment
Training for manufacturers, distributors and the catering industry.
- CIEH Certificated Course Qualifications
- Level 2 to 3 NVQ City & Guilds Qualifications
Environmental Management
We provide advisory, training and monitoring services
Reports and management systems are provided both as electronic and paper based documents
Quality
. We assist organisations seeking to attain OHSAS 19001 accreditation.
Construction Work
Full health and safety advice including CDM work covered. We provide service as the appointed "competent person" long or short term basis
We pride ourselves in our contribution to the construction industry health and safety.
General consultancy
We provide general consultancy in all areas of health and safety, emvironmental management, Occupational Health and Safety and Occupational Health advice
Our clients have high regard of us due to our "one stop" nature of service
Inspections
Inspections covering a wide range of situations varying from office environment, construction sites through to accident/incident locations are covered. All work is carried out in a highly professional manner
Our clients are guaranteed timely, detailed inspection reports that enable them to demonstrate a proactive perspective to the management health and safety.
Investigations
We have well developped accident and incident investigation systemy tried and tested for both SMEs and Corporate organisations. Computerised systems operated by highly skilled health and safety practitioners guarantees indepth analysis of what went wrong in the management system.
Our clients have always expressed satisfaction in our recommendations following investiogation. Our robust follow up always ensures that appropriate monitoring arrangements are implemented and that lessons are learned.
Asbestos surveys
Highly qualified and experienced occupational hygienists with additional qualifications including P402 and P405 carry out our surveys. Strict adherence to HSE guidlines is observed and our reports are comprehensive.
We pride ourselves in our contribution to the development and implementaion of robust asbestos management systems by our clients
Events and exhibitions
We assist organisations in the preparation for application of operational licences for hosting events or exhibition. We also provide inspectorial and monitring starting from inception, thoughout the life of the event and clearance of site after the event.
Funfares, circuses and a wide range of exhibitions have benefitted from our input
Legionella surveys
Qualified up to degree, post graduate level and over twenty years of experience our occupational hygiene expertise is beyond questioning. We carry out surveys for both SMEs and Corporate organisations. Strict adherence to HSE guidlines is observed and our reports are both timely comprehensive.
All our surveys include a full package for the management and monitoring of implementation by the responsible person and all staff involved in the to the duty holder.
Residential Care Homes
We provide comprehensive health and safety consultancy servises to the health and social care as well as health care establishment, from safety audits, inspections, advice, customised training and fire risk assessments thropugh to development and implemntation of management systems. We also run NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4 courses for health and social carers.
We pride ourselves in our excellent record of customer satisfaction and the pass rate for our courses.
Safety at Sports Grounds
Our playground health and safety services include audits, inspections, play equipment testing, risk assessments, development, implementation and monitoring performance of the health and safety management systems.
Accident prevention is the output our services. Our risk assessment approach equips organisations with a robust proactive view to health and safety.
Accredited Training
We provide a wide range of accredited courses including NVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Occupational Health and Safety.
We provide specialist andvice and assistance to organisations wishing to set up as City and Guilds training/assessment centres.
We develop and deliver bespoke training courses.
Our NVQ assessment strategy is all through e-portfolio which, apart from making life easy enables all involved parties ongoing contact throughout the learning process.
Every course ends with completion of evaluation forms wichenable us to get feedback from the candidates. We pride ourselves in our pass rate.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
We carry out DSE risk assessments for both SMEs and Corporate organisations covering the full range of IT equipment from desktop, laptops through to hand held devices. We also provide training focused on equiping the users with skills to self assess and pick out any tell tell sighs of DSE related ailments.
Staff are able to make a self referral either to their GP or occupational health where we have carried out assessments and made recommendations
Fire
We provide comprehensive fire safety consultancy servises to SMEs, Corporate Organisations, the health and social care as well as health care sectors. Our services range from safety audits, inspections, advice, customised training and fire risk assessments thropugh to development and implemntation of management systems. We also run NVQ levels 2 and 3 on Fire safety awareness, risk assements and management for "responsible persons"
Our aim is to ensure that organisations comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Manual Handling
We carry out manual handling risk assessments for organisations, providing a comprehensive system that ensures compliance with regulations. We also provide training on correct methods of lifting and or moving loads and objects
Our aim is to reduce back injuries and empower organisations and individuals develop a proactive preventative attitude towards back injury
Noise Survey / Risk Assessment
Qualified up to post graduate degree level and over thirty years of experience our occupational hygiene expertise is beyond questioning. We carry out surveys for both SMEs and Corporate organisations covering both industrial, environmental and residential noise. Strict adherence to HSE,Environmental health and Institute of Acoustics guidlines is observed and our reports are both timely comprehensive. We also provide noise control solutions
Our clients always get the assurance that their needs are looked after professionally
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 30 years experience working as an expert in a wide range of complexities in health and safety discipline. | 07.1986 - 07.2018 | Highly skilled Quality Safety Health & Environmental Manager with wide ranging experience in both the public and private sectors in the UK. Accomplished in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective management systems. Skilled Training Centre manager with wide ranging experience in setting up, running and managing City and Guilds approved QCF Training and Assessment Centres. Always seeking new challenges and rewarding opportunities as a consultant, promoting health and safety both at national and international level, with particular emphasis on the construction industry. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|
Further Information
Membership of Professional Bodies
Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
Member of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIMRS)
Member of British Occupational Hygiene
Professional Memberships
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Registered Safety Practitioner (RSP)
Continuous Professional Development Scheme (CPDS)
Member of the British Society of Audiology (BSA)
OSHCR Registered
Qualifications
MSc. Environmental Acoustics & Noise Control
BSc Hons. Occupational Hygiene,
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety,
NVQ Level 4 in Management (OCR)
BSc. (Hons) Occupational Hygiene
University of South Bank
Diploma in Teaching
Howard Teachers’ College, Zimbabwe
NEBOSH Fire Certificate
Professional Qualifications
NVQ Internal Verifier and Assessor
Quality Control Management