I currently work as a Risk Manager with Marsh Commercial, with responsibilities for a wide range of clients in diverse industries, advising them on all issues concerning health and safety, fire safety and food safety. I write bespoke policies and procedures, risk assessments and undertake staff training as well as conducting health and safety audits and fire risk assessments. I have been responsible for the delivery and the development of health and safety policies and compliance procedures for leading national companies with a demonstrable track record in securing compliance.

Health & Safety Consultant, Marsh Commercial, South West (Bristol)

(November 2018 – Present)

· Consulting various industry sectors including: automotive, retail, manufacturing, commercial, logistics, care, construction, haulage, abattoirs, warehousing, recycling, HMO’s and hospitality etc.  

·  Health & safety duties: Undertaking detailed audits, action plans and inspections as a starting point in order to ascertain the current level of legal compliance and best practice according to industry guidance. Depending on the outcome of the initial visit and the client’s needs, I create bespoke documentation such as; detailed policies, suitable and sufficient risk assessments, safe systems of work, method statements, COSHH assessments, safe operating procedures, asbestos registers, checklists, emergency plans, tool box talks etc.

·   Active trainer in health and safety and have developed and delivered training courses in fire awareness / fire marshal duties, manual handling and general health & safety.

·    Notifying and advising clients on changes to health & safety legislation and best practice as well as advising on health surveillance requirements.

·  Fire Safety duties: Undertaking detailed and complex Fire Risk Assessments in line with Approved Codes of Practices and Standards and developing bespoke Fire Evacuation Plans.

Health & Safety Advisor / Key Account Manager, Praxis 42, London

(January 2014 - May 2018)

Achievements and responsibilities:

·         Providing advice, training and support to various organisations in relations to general health and safety, fire safety, asbestos, DDA, food safety, COSHH and environmental awareness.

·        Developing good working relationships with customers, their managers and employees to ensure a culture of co-operation and team work.

·         Checking on compliance documentation and pushing for remedial action.

·         Undertaking risk assessments, method statements, audits, gap analysis and training,

·         Undertaking fire risk assessments on a variety of complex premises (warehouses, factories, HMO’s, sleeping accommodation, retail etc.

·         Writing health and safety policy statements and creating complex emergency plans.

·         Monitoring the effective management of health and safety risks in the customers operations.

·         Conducting audits of business activities while supporting functions and contractors as identified.

·         Completing audits with reports and documentation and developing customer policies, risk assessments and procedures to a high standard and to agreed timescale.

·         Mentoring other employees to achieve their best and develop their skills.

·         Liaising with enforcement authorities on behalf of clients

·         RIDDOR reporting and accident investigation.

·         Acting as key account manager for several high-end contracts.

Assistant Health and Safety Manager, London Hilton on Park Lane

(July 2012 - December 2013)

Achievements and responsibilities:

·         Reporting to the Hotel Director of Operations on all aspects of Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Food Safety, Disability Compliance and Claims Management. This was to ensure that all safety legislation was adhered to and policies and practices were adopted. 

·         Planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the protective and preventative measures that Hilton is required to follow, and working to minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.

·         Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.

·         Carrying out full investigations and auditing the hotel to ensure health and safety compliance

·         Assisting the Area Health & Safety Manager with managing health and safety, food safety, fire safety, security, trading standards, public health, housing, and disability

·         Working with the Health & Safety Manager in reducing guest civil claims

·         Liaising with outside contractors and sales staff on matters of Health & Safety and food safety

·         Assisting the Engineering department in monitoring contractors and enforcing Health & Safety standards as required i.e. permits to work, SSOW etc.

·         Carrying out full accident investigations to include the collection of evidence, interviewing of staff and obtaining witness statements. Recording and reporting accidents.

·         Monitoring and interpreting microbiological results from food sampling of all hotel kitchens and advising accordingly, confirming with the Health & Safety Manager when necessary.

·         Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks can be reduced.

·         Leading in-house training with Directors, Managers and employees.

·         Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and followed.

·         Chairing Health & Safety meetings.

I operate and run my own health, safety & fire consultancy.I also offer associate, freelance and contractor related work. 

As specialist consultancy providers of Health, Safety and Fire services to a wide range of industries, we have the expertise that allows employers to concentrate on developing their business whilst we manage and guide our clients through the constantly changing health, safety and fire legislation.

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