Andrew Smith DipSM MIIRSM RSP

Experience

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  British Coal

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Undermanager

  Undermanager, responsible to the Colliery Deputy Manager for the safe and efficient running and planning of one area of the mine, including coal face, developments, transport, salvage and installation. • Ensuring the Health & Safety of all employees in area of responsibility. Ensuring resources necessary for Health & Safety are made available.• Ensuring that area of responsibility is operated in a safe and healthy manner and ensuring that adequate over-inspections carried out• Identifying, with subordinates and other specialists, the resources required by them to carry out their responsibilities Show less

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  UK Coal

  Apr 1996 - Oct 2006

  Colliery Safety Engineer

  Colliery Safety/Environment Engineer responsible to the Colliery Manager for monitoring Health and Safety and all aspects of the underground environment. • Ensuring Colliery Health & Safety monitoring and auditing are properly carried out• Providing specialist advice on Health, Safety and the Mine Environment to the Management Team • Designing and updating the Emergency Scheme and planning practices relating to the scheme• Carrying out investigation of major accidents and incidents and ensuring that any recommendations and follow up work is publicised at the colliery• As the colliery Training Nominee, co-ordinating training, teach-ins and toolbox talks through the colliery Training Officer• Ensuring the policing of commissioning procedures for plant and installations at the colliery• Preparing, updating and issuing the Colliery Health and Safety Policy and supplementary Policy Statement Show less

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  UK Coal Mining

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2012

  HQ Safety Engineer

  Safety Engineer, responsible to Company Safety Manager for the performance of Health and Safety compliance audits at all the Company sites including Deep Mines, Surface Mines and Restoration Sites. • Preparation of suitable audit protocols covering all aspects of risk within the company, using legislation, predecessor rules and company information• Carry out site audits using the prepared protocol, interacting with all levels of site personnel up to and including the site manager.• Preparation and publication of suitable reports following the audit process for scrutiny by site management and senior company management• As required, carry out investigations into incidents and accidents and follow up any reports of poor safety standards• With the Company Safety Manager, updating all Safety Policies within the company.• Writing company safety information and schemes as required or as new/revised legislation dictates. Show less

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  ATS Safety

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Experienced Health & Safety Manager and Mining Engineer
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  HCL Equipment Contracts Ltd

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2014

  Responsible to the Managing Director for the production of detailed HS&E plans and for ensuring a thorough understanding of the HS&E strategies and procedures throughout the company. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance all H&S systems to ensure full compliance with all current H&S legislation and those of our clients. Working closely with site managers, ensuring that each part of the planning process is implemented and all required training is carried out to drive zero accidents and incidents throughout the life of the each project. Show less

  • Mine Manager

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  • HSEQ Director

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2014
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  Tata Steel

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Health and Safety Specialist

  Temporary contract to the Capital Projects Group to carry out Health and Safety compliance auditing and monitoring on CDM projects within the site

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  Otto Simon Ltd

  Aug 2015 - now

  Health and Safety Manager
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  ATS Health & Safety

  May 2024 - now

  Health And Safety Consultant

  I am setting up this Health & Safety consultancy as my employment with Otto Simon will soon be coming to an end following the end of coke making in the UK.Moving forward, I can build on my significant experience built up over the last 20 years working in Health & Safety in some of the most hazardous environments in UK heavy engineering.I have a wealth of experience in managing ISO 45001, including gap analysis, internal auditing and H&S Management System creation and management.I have similar experience in CDM including pre-construction information, construction phase plan, CDM audits and general managementRisk Assessment, RAMS, Accident and Incident Investigation and Root Analysis and workplace inspection and audit are all areas where I have a great deal of experience Show less