Overview
I have over 45 years experience gained in construction and estates management (trade operative, lecturer, building surveyor, maintenance manager, health and safety adviser, CDM Coordinator and Principal Designer). Via Clarkebond (UK) Ltd, I offer a range of safety services to both small and large companies as well as public sector clients. More recently my project experience has been gained while working in collaborative Frameworks. In addition to project experience, I have worked with and supported SME contractors via the Working Well Together Campaign (past Vice-Chair WWT SW Group) and have presented at CPD events on behalf of HSE, RIBA, University of Reading and other bodies. Core services offered include: Principal Designer; Adviser to the Principal Designer; CDM Adviser to Clients; safety in design; occupational safety and health advice and assistance to SME contractors; occupational safety and health advice and assistance to design consultancies; health and safety advice and assistance to estates managers; fire risk management; procurement and management of contractors; assistance to contractors and suppliers for CHAS or other SSIP applications; maintenance management and building surveying; preparation of H&S policies and management arrangements; accident investigation; hazard identification and risk reduction.
Experience by Sector: Local Authorities Health Education Higher Education Housing Property Development Construction and Civil Engineering
Specialisms
Industry |
Years Experience |
Construction |
45 |
Health services |
3 |
Local government |
20 |
Education |
20 |
Topic |
Years Experience |
Asbestos |
30 |
Falls from height |
10 |
Involving workers |
20 |
Maintenance |
40 |
Leadership |
30 |
Managing for health and safety |
10 |
Offices |
10 |
Risk management |
10 |
Setting an example |
10 |
Work History
Total years experience: 50
Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
11.2005 |
11.2005 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
NEBOSH |
Diploma |
National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (Parts 1&2) |
08.2001 |
Other |
Degree or Above |
Chartered Builder, Chartered Institute of Building |
01.1986 |
Further Information
In addition to the qualifications and awards listed here, Richard Thorne has studied for and achieved a variety of other technical construction related qualifications including City and Guilds Certificates and HNC in Building. Richard continues to maintain CPD as required by OSHCR, IOSH and CIOB.