Emmy Akinfenwa TechIOSH ACIRO
Safety Risk Specialist (Great Northern & Thameslink) at GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Technical Member
THE INSTITUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Member
Chartered Institute of Railway OperatorsAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
One-Day Investigation Course
Kelvin TOP-SETSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Working at Heights
AVALONPRO GROUP LIMITEDSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Action Centered Leadership
ILMAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Mentoring Skills
ILMJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety
NCRQ National Compliance and Risk QualificationsJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Training Delivery (TAP)
British Institute for Learning & DevelopmentJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Risk Assessment Skills
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITEDJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Managing Safely
IOSHApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF)
PearsonJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Facilitate Learning and Development For Individuals
PearsonAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training
APMG InternationalNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Signal Sighting Committee Member - Competence
Network RailJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Competent Train Dispatcher
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITEDAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Track Safety (PTS)
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITEDNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
TOLO and SIO Emergency Response
RPDNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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100 - 200 Employee
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Safety Risk Specialist (Great Northern & Thameslink)
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Involved in delivering the Unit’s Zero Harm strategy plan which aligns with the GTR’s ambition to improve safety performance by 50% by 2021.• Supporting the delivery of safety risk improvement interventions as per defined plans e.g. Customers and staff security, passenger train interface and signal sighting.• Provide advice in respect to operational change to include platform/station enhancements, operation of traction new to route, and operational staff training programmes in accordance with the provisions of the Railway Group Standards.• Member of a working party that carries out signal sighting with Network Rail engineers following incidents, or as part of new signalling schemes to check the compliance of existing schemes with appropriate standards and regulations.• Supporting the delivery of a dynamic employee engagement programme that facilitates the fostering of a strong safety culture that promotes continual improvement in operational safety performance. • Building partnership in safe working, through active membership of formal meetings with Network Rail, ORR, RSSB, company representatives, industry partners and IOSH• Member of the working party which carries out signal sighting checks with Network Rail Engineers following incidents, or as part of new signalling schemes to ensure the compliance of existing schemes with appropriate standards and regulations.• Providing support and advise to front line managers in carrying out Platform Interface Risk Assessments and method of work statements.• Coaching and mentoring of front line staff into safety champions for managing platform train interface risks and accurate reporting of near misses. Show less
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Operations Risk Manager
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
• Carried out Train Dispatch Risk Assessments for all train stock on the Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick routes. • Reviewed and implemented train dispatch risk assessments, method statements and degraded working for the introduction of DOO class 717 on the Great Northern Route.• Responded to operational safety issues on station platforms, ramp access for persons with reduced mobility, signal sighting, stop car marks, and train dispatch irregularities to ensure identified hazards are mitigated as low as reasonably practicable.• Represented the safety team on station and rail projects to ensure compliance with Legislative and Rail Industry Standards, • Kept up to date with new Health and Safety legislation and maintain a working knowledge of railway standards and procedures in line with the RSSB.• Maintained own safety critical competence in operational activities and in the application of relevant sections of the GTR Safety Management System, Company Standards and Procedures Show less
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Vocational Training Specialist
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
• Delivered and assessed staff on non-safety and safety critical courses such as: Train Dispatch, Personal Train Safety (PTS), Coupling and Uncoupling, Excellent Customer Service, Managing Difficult Situations, Accessibility, & Station Security Compliance (Level 2).• Verified and updated the competence management system to ensure safety critical staff are competent and meet the required standards• Adapted the risk assessment framework of IOSH to build a “Safety-First” culture into the safety critical courses I delivered for front line staff. • Participated in operational risk management workshop and was the nominated risk assessor for the Vocational Training Department• Implemented the TAP training delivery framework into the railway courses I delivered.• Delivered contingency training courses for middle and senior managers in the event of strike actions or major railway disruptions. Show less
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Recruitment Administrator
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
• Progressed candidates through the recruitment, selection and appointment process, liaising closely with hiring managers/candidates/agencies to ensure that vacancies are filled as quickly as possible in line with Recruitment SLAs.• Assessment centre test administration and participating in interviews.• Using the ATS system (HRsmart) to organise interviews, communicate with candidates, process results, update records, and complete the recruitment process.• Scheduled interviews with the hiring managers/candidates/agencies to ensure applications are processed speedily and efficiently.• Sent applications, shortlisting paperwork, interview schedules and feedback to hiring managers/candidates/agencies• Ensured that all records, files and trackers are kept up to date as each vacancy is progressed.• Sent written interview confirmation to candidates, where necessary, liaising with the roster teams/current managers regarding release for selection events. • Collated interview feedback from managers and passing onto candidates.• Ensured that hiring managers and relevant stakeholders were aware of all new entrant starter dates in advance.• General administrative support for recruiters, ad hoc projects and tasks when required. Show less
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First Capital Connect
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Luton, United Kingdom
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Station Supervisor & Customer Service Assistant
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
• In charge of induction, mentoring and coaching of new staff on dispatch procedures • Provided customers information on train services, delays, alternative routes and bus replacement services • Made passenger announcements and dealt with queries from unsatisfied customers • Signalling and dispatching guards or drivers to safely depart the stations on time • Supervised weekly rosters, annual leaves and covering sick leaves • Communicated incident and accident emergencies with the Signaller, ECO and On-call station managers Show less
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Education
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2011 - 2012
University of Bedfordshire
Master of Arts - MA, International Human Resource Management -
2004 - 2009
Olabisi Onabanjo University(O.O.U)
Bachelor's degree, Labor and Industrial Relations
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