Experience

South Holderness Technology College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Premises H&S Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Present



The Market Weighton School

• Health and Safety Advisor

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Main Purpose of the Job: To implement the Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Management Systems into the school and maintain them, Induct and train staff in Health and Safety. Devise and implement the Planned Preventative Maintenance Program for the school.Main Duties and Responsibilities:1. Policy Writing and Implementation2. Liaise with Governors, HSE, Fire Officer, Ofsted, and local authority on all Health and Safety issues 3. Investigation of accidents and ill health4. Departmental training to line managers on COSHH and Risk Assessments



Ryedale District Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health and Safety Officer

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  Main Purpose of the Job: Determine Ryedale District Council’s needs and obligations as employers, in respect of occupational health and safety with particular reference to the risk assessment process and devising and presenting in-house health and safety training to all levels of the workforce.Main Duties and Responsibilities:1. Establish the necessary procedures and records for monitoring and controlling the Council’s obligations as an employer, in respect of health, safety, fire and welfare issues.2. Guide and co-ordinate the preparation of the health and safety program on a continuous basis, with particular attention to the provision of safe working practices and training.3. Recommend, monitor and revise the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Policy, Codes of Practice and Advisory Documents.4. Discuss, with associated safety organisations, fire authorities, HSE, trade unions, neighbouring authorities, etc., all aspects of standards required and to promote good working relationships with them.5. Devise and present in-house health and safety training to all levels of the workforce.NB The above list of duties was neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The position had to undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibility level of this post, as directed by the head of Human Resources.



The Vocational Collage

• Health and Safety Field Officer

  • Mar 2003 - May 2007

  Main Purpose of the Job: To work alongside the Learning Skills Council inspecting the safety of students and employers in manufacturing environments. I also had to carry out accident investigations on behalf of the LSC.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Assisting a number of large manufacturing organisations nationally in the Glazing Industry, and also Pubs, Clubs, Hotels, Residential Homes, Sport Halls, etc., to meet their duties and responsibilities under current legislation.The types of services I provided include Health and Safety Audits, Policy Writing and Implementations, Fire Risk Assessment, General Risk Assessment’s, COSHH Risk Assessment’s, Accident Investigation’s, Safety Guidance plus Management Advice and Training. In the seven years that I was operating, I have gained valuable experience with regard to identifying the weaknesses in an organisations current practices and procedures. Investigation work has strengthened the Knowledge I already have with reference to legal requirements and duties, as well as gaining Indispensable experience of communicating at all levels, As an example of the service provided, a fire risk assessment would take the following format: - Detailed survey of premises, including detailed photographic evidence, Plan drawings with location of fire detection/fighting equipment, exits and colour coded risk areas. Assessment of Flammable substances/materials stored on/near site chemical register and identification of sources of ignition/fuel. Critical look at emergency evacuation procedure. As well as fire precautions/detection etc. Staff Training, Information & Maintenance of equipment and fire safety provision. Prioritised action plan remedial measures