Mr Paul Norton
BA (Hons), CMIOSH, MIIRSM
Overview
Since starting in 1997, NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Ltd has aimed to help our diverse range of commercial and agricultural clients, identify, manage and reduce all levels of risk. Our health and safety services are individually tailored, and delivered by our nationwide team of highly qualified and suitably experienced consultants. As a subsidiary of NFU Mutual, we're also backed by one of the UK's largest and most secure insurers, giving extra reassurance of our commitment to quality and value for money.
I have been a health and safety consultant with NFU Mutual since 2013. Prior to this I was an Inspector of Health and Safety with the HSE. I also have experience as a first aid / health and safety trainer.
My roles have been diverse, challenging and interesting and I bring with me a sound understanding of the legal health and safety requirements as well as practical solutions.
I strongly believe that successful health and safety in the workplace is attained when the whole team, at every level, is working towards a shared goal of achieving safe working practices. My experience has developed my strong philosophy that a systematic and practical approach, based on sound knowledge and understanding combined with effective training and support are vital tools to success.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
---|---|
Agriculture | 10 |
Catering and hospitality | 10 |
Cement | 12 |
Ceramics | 12 |
Construction | 10 |
Education | 10 |
Engineering | 12 |
Entertainment and leisure | 10 |
Food and drink manufacture | 12 |
Glass and glazing | 12 |
Manufacturing | 12 |
Motor vehicle repair | 12 |
Recycling | 12 |
Stonemasonry | 12 |
Waste management | 12 |
Woodworking and furniture | 12 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Hazardous Substances (COSHH) | 12 |
Equipment at work | 12 |
Falls from height | 12 |
Fire and explosion | 10 |
First aid at work | 20 |
Involving workers | 10 |
Managing for health and safety | 10 |
Metalworking fluids | 12 |
Risk management | 10 |
Risk education | 10 |
Slips and trips | 10 |
Transport (workplace) | 10 |
Welding | 12 |
Noise | 12 |
Vibration | 12 |
Workplace health advice | 12 |
Services
Fees
NFU Mutual Risk Management Services offer their services for a range of fees depending upon the type of work required. For more information please contact Head Office on 0800 132029.
Audits
Undertaking business health and safety audits of health and safety processes.
Producing reports which identify gaps within the management of health and safety within the business. This is supplemented with an action plan to assist with helping to fill the gaps.
General consultancy
Customer support including production of reports, onsite observations, training and supporting clients to meet legal compliance with health and safety legislation. We work with NFU Mutual insured customers as well as those who are not insured with us.
Production of risk assessments and CoSHH assessments, health and safety policy writing, training, manual handling reports and more besides. Our outputs vary to the customers' needs.
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Health and Safety Consultant | 04.2013 - today | My current role with NFU Mutual is varied and gives me the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries. Farmers are regular clients and having a good look round while undertaking audits can turn up anything from eagle owls to vintage fire engines. You just never know what will be around the next corner! |
HM Inspector of Health and Safety | 10.2010 - 04.2013 | I worked within the Field Operations Directorate and so covered a range of industries including waste and recycling, food processing, engineering, woodworking. My roles included management auditing, inspecting workplaces, carrying out accident investigations and following up on complaints. The role was varied and very rewarding and it is fair to say that I learnt alot while working for the HSE. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 07.2009 | 08.2015 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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NEBOSH | Diploma | NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | 09.2013 |
Other | Degree or Above | BA (Hons) in Education and Music | 06.1997 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 08.2007 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety | 05.2013 |
NEBOSH | Certificate | NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management | 02.2014 |