Mr Richard Garrod
Overview
I am Managing Director at Orbit Health and Safety Ltd and a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Orbit Health and Safety can assist with Health, Safety and Fire Consultancy, please get in touch to see how we can help.
My career in health and safety began while working in the Army Air Corps where I was responsible for the handling and training of ammunition, refuelling and first aid. Techniques practiced in the armed forces set the foundation for my interest in public speaking and training.
Later, I took on a health and safety specific role for a large construction company that focused on offices, construction and manufacturing before moving into the role of senior consultant for a respected London based health and safety consultancy where I worked across the corporate, warehousing, entertainment, factory and education sectors.
I enjoy working with companies of all sizes to develop safe systems and drive forward lasting culture change with regards to effective health and safety.
When not working you will most likely find me outdoors, with my family, playing games or listening to music.
Specialisms
Industry | Years Experience |
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Armed forces | 11 |
Education | 10 |
Construction | 12 |
Nuclear | 5 |
Warehousing | 12 |
Catering and hospitality | 10 |
Engineering | 10 |
Entertainment and leisure | 11 |
Fire and rescue services | 12 |
Public services | 10 |
Retail | 11 |
Topic | Years Experience |
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Offices | 12 |
Falls from height | 12 |
Fire and explosion | 20 |
First aid at work | 20 |
Maintenance | 12 |
Managing for health and safety | 12 |
Risk management | 20 |
Risk education | 12 |
Slips and trips | 12 |
Workplace health advice | 12 |
Services
COSHH
COSHH Assessment and Training.
Audits
Health and Safety Management Audits.
General consultancy
General Health and Safety Consultancy.
Injury Reporting
Assistance with accidents and incidents.
Inspections
Health and Safety Inspections.
Investigations
Accident/Incident Investigations.
Inspections of Common parts
Health and Safety Inspection of common parts of buildings.
Bespoke Training
Training includes:
- Fire Warden.
- Asbestos Awareness.
- Health and Safety for Directors and Senior Management.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor Training.
- Manual Handling.
- Risk Assessment.
- Health and Safety Awareness.
- Work at Height.
- Legionella Responsible Person Training.
- Hazardous and Dangerous Substances (COSHH) Training.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
DSE Assessments and Assessor Training.
Fire
Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Training.
Manual Handling
Manual Handling Assessment and Training.
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Soldier - British Army | 01.2003 - 01.2012 | H &S Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for all H&S management in hazardous (and often hostile) environments; dealing with substances such as petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and high pressure oils and lubricants in high volume hangars, airfields, refuelling stations and vehicle servicing bays. As H&S Officer for Regimental Motor Transport section, advised on SSOW, COSHH, H&S training, conducted risk assessments and consulted on H&S matters utilising all relevant legislation, reporting findings and actionable matters to the Motor Transport Manager. As Flight Line H&S Officer reporting directly to the Airfield Manager, delivered flight line and safety training to military and civilian staff at Kandahar Airbase which at the time was the busiest airport in the world. Performed risk assessments and professionalised operational activities in line with H&S best practice with a focus on SSOW, COSHH, PPE and Fire Safety. |
Health and Safety/ISO Manager | 01.2012 - 08.2017 | Recruited to initiate, develop, install and implement effective systems and processes for regular site H&S inspections and audits. Accountable for overseeing, developing, implementing and maintaining an effective safety programme throughout the business and ensuring legislative compliance.
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Director | 08.2017 - 04.2019 | Chartered Health and Safety Consultancy. |
Senior Health and Safety Consultant | 04.2019 - 03.2022 | Health and Safety Consultant. |
Managing Director | 04.2022 - today | A multi-disciplined health and safety consultancy based in Berkshire, operating nationally. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 09.2012 | 10.2017 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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Further Information
Graduate Memeber of the Institution of Fire Engineers.