Mrs Michelle Forth-Burnett
BSc (Hons)
Overview
Safety Scotland is an HSE, HR and Training Consultancy based in Aberdeen that has been in business since 2004.
The company specialise in supplying clients with bespoke support, assistance, and guidance along with management systems to ensure that they can maintain compliance with current UK legislation, protect their workforce and make workplaces safer.
Our team of focused and passionate professionals provide a wealth of knowledge and experience, working closely with our clients to ensure we develop and tailor their requirements around their specific business needs. Our ability to be flexible and adaptable with all our services means you only have to pay for what you actually need.
Ensuring that we deliver excellent customer services to all our clients and maintaining strong customer relationships is our number one priority.
We have clients throughout the whole of Scotland, with whom we provide Health and Safety, Training, Environmental, HR and CDM support.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
---|---|
Catering and hospitality | 4 |
Construction | 19 |
Engineering | 13 |
Entertainment and leisure | 2 |
Manufacturing | 13 |
Quarries | 1 |
Tree work | 1 |
Warehousing | 13 |
Topic | Years Experience |
---|---|
Asbestos | 13 |
Confined spaces | 13 |
Work-related Lung Disease (COPD) | 13 |
Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 13 |
Equipment at work | 13 |
Falls from height | 13 |
Managing for health and safety | 13 |
Musculoskeletal disorders | 13 |
Noise | 13 |
Offices | 13 |
Slips and trips | 13 |
Stress | 13 |
Vibration | 13 |
Violence (workplace) | 13 |
Workplace health advice | 13 |
Services
Audits
Business audits including reporting and reccommendations
General consultancy
Advice and sipport in accordance with current legislation
Inspections
Workplace inspections including reporting and recommedations
Investigations
Accident/incidnt investigations including causation, root cause analysis and recommended action
Accredited Training
CITB CSkills Training Centre
CITB Approved Training Organisation
Bespoke Training
Bespoke in-house training on request
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Safety Scotland - Director | 01.2011 - today | Client audit reports. Preparing health and safety policy and procedures and reviewing to ensure compliance with legislation. Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks can be reduced. Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards. Carry out site inspections to check policies and procedures ae being properly implemented. Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements. Carrying out accident/incident investigations. Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire, hazardous substances, noise, vibration, occupational diseases. Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the industry. Attending industry related seminars and reading professional journals. Supporting Principal Designers in their role under Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 as sub-consultants. Preparing Pre-Construction Information documents Submitting HSE F10 notification Reviewing and approving Construction Phase Plans Preparing Health and Safety files Delivery of training, seminars etc. Enforce company policies Planning, developing and making recommendations for organisational development Input to budgets/expenditure |
Bailey Building Services - Project Engineer | 11.2008 - 11.2009 | Assist in selection and management direct labour and sub-contractors. Take-off of materials and plant. Raise requisitions for plant and materials. Assist planner in developing contract programme. Organise site set up. Provide information to Quantity Surveyor for monthly payment application. Record obvious or suspected variations to contract. Liaise with consultants, main contractor and co-ordinate with other trades. Produce weekly progress and productivity report. Ensure safety records and standards are maintained. Compile risk assessments/method statements. Manage site waste. Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure testing is carried out in line with Inspection and Test Plan and contract requirements. |
Mansell Construction Services - Graduate Site Manager | 09.2005 - 11.2008 | Ensure safe working practices and procedures are implemented. Manage project time, procurement and costs. Liaise with senior management to ensure they are aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks. Ensure that all materials delivered to site meet production needs. Manage site waste. Ensure that all additional work is identified and that Project/Commercial managers are fully aware of all potential opportunities. Responsible for the safety and welfare of all staff and subcontractors in accordance with the Mansell Safety Policy. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 12.2012 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
---|---|---|---|
Other | Degree or Above | BSc (HONS) Construction Management | 06.0200 |
City & Guilds | Degree or Above | Level 3 SVQ Construction Site Supervision | 09.2006 |
City & Guilds | Degree or Above | Level 5 NQV Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 08.2012 |
NEBOSH | Degree or Above | Certificate in Environmental Management | 01.2019 |
City & Guilds | Certificate | Level 3 Award in Education and Training | 03.2020 |
CITB | Other | Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme | 08.2022 |
CITB | Other | Site Safety Plus Approved Trainer | 01.2021 |
Other | Other | Quantitative Face Fit Tester | 01.2020 |
Other | Other | Mental Health First Aider | 07.2021 |