Mr David Smith
Overview
Crownford Consulting specialise in protecting businesses from litigation and costly expense, by ensuring correct health and safety procedures are introduced. Performing a comprehensive health and safety audit, as well as implement robust management systems. Will work alongside you and support your business, with the aim of ensuring you make the correct decisions. Unlike other health and safety consultants, we won’t simply write a report and leave it up to you.
Personal background
Professionally qualified in NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety, National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety practice, Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors) and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). Associate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE). Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and Associate of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA) Can work to tight deadlines with Leadership and Managerial skills, with an extensive experience in a supervisory role and ensuring the work force needs are addressed and achieved. Well-developed organisational skills, able to motivate, direct large teams and able to work independently. Experience working in a variety of multicultural and multi-ethnic environments overseas.
Services
General consultancy
Provides a professional service monitoring, assessing hazardous, unsafe situations and developing measures to assure personnel safety at client sites.
Visits to Businesses and Industrial premises (Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouses, Commercial, Care Homes and Childrens Nurseries) to inspect processes, procedures to ensure the Health and Safety practice is being followed.
Examinations of machinery, working environments, taking photographs and samples where necessary
Ensuring workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eyewear, ear protectors, appropriate gloves, and clothing etc. (relevant to the work activity)
Investigating procedures for working in hazardous environments or with potentially harmful substances (COSHH)
Writing reports on results of inspections and investigations. Completing detailed paperwork (Internal audits and site observational inspections)
Risk Assessments (Fire, First Aid, Work Equipment, Activity, Manual Handling, COSHH & Working at Height etc.)
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Armed Forces | 06.1994 - 07.2017 | Provided professional experience, Health and Safety advice as well as to ensure the training and operation adheres to the Army’s methods, values and standards. |
Health and Safety Consultant | 07.2017 - 03.2020 | Provided a professional service monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures to assure personnel safety. Visiting Business and Industrial premises (Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouses, Commercial, Care Homes and Chikdrens Nurseries) to inspect processes, procedures to ensure good Health and Safety practice Examinations of machinery, working environments and structures taking measurements of noise and taking photographs and samples where necessary Ensuring workers are provided with suitable personal protective equipment, such as eyewear, ear protectors, appropriate safety gloves, and clothing etc. Investigating procedures for working in hazardous environments or with potentially harmful substances (COSHH) Writing reports on results of inspections and investigations. Completing detailed paperwork (Internal audits and site observational inspections) Risk Assessments (Fire, First Aid, Work Equipment, Activity, Manual Handling & Working at Height etc.) |
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | 03.2020 - 06.2021 | Worked with the Senior Leadership Team to put measures in place to provide a safe working environment, worked diligently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing procedures and instructions for the workforce and Group Operations. Implementation and maintenance of procedures and systems to meet the requirements of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001. Monitor and review Health Safety and Environmental Legislation. Empowerment to intervene with any non-compliance. Conduct internal and external audits, regarding Health, Safety and Environment ensuring timely completion of Corrective Actions & Preventative Actions (CAPA’s) Ensured regulatory requirements such as COSHH, RIDDOR and fire plans are met. Assessment of training requirement and provision of training to site employees regarding Health and Safety and the environment, including toolbox talks. Collection of weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) information. Promoting Positive Health and Safety culture within the company and developing Environmental, Health and Safety. |
Health and Safety consultant | 06.2021 - today | Provides a professional service monitoring, assessing hazardous, unsafe situations and developing measures to assure personnel safety. Visiting Business and Industrial premises (Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouses, Commercial, Care Homes and Nurseries) to inspect processes, procedures to ensure good Health and Safety practice is being followed. Examinations of machinery, working environments and structures taking measurements of noise and taking photographs and samples where necessary. Ensuring workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eyewear, ear protectors, appropriate gloves, and clothing etc. Investigating procedures for working in hazardous environments or with potentially harmful substances (COSHH) Writing reports on results of inspections and investigations. Completing detailed paperwork (Internal audits and site observational inspections) Risk Assessments (Fire, First Aid, Work Equipment, Activity, Manual Handling & Working at Height etc.) |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 05.2018 | 11.2022 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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NEBOSH | Certificate | National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 05.2015 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety | 05.2017 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | Certificate in Environmental management | 08.2015 |
City & Guilds | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 07.2020 |
Other | Certificate | Assessing Competence in the Work Environment | 05.2023 |
Other | Diploma | Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 12.2023 |
Other | Diploma | SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Fire safety (Fire Inspectors) | 07.2022 |
Other | Certificate | (BSI) ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety) | 03.2020 |