Experience

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  Kimberly-clark

  Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

  Undergraduate sponsorship programme

  Sponsored by this international manufacturer of consumer goods through university. Included two industrial placements in paper mills as Assistant Process Engineer (12 months) and Lab Technician (2 months). Responsibilities included the development of COSHH and PPE systems, writing safety and environmental procedures, carrying out equipment trials, troubleshooting, process optimisation and preparation of an IPC application.

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  Albright & wilson

  Sept 1996 - Jun 1999

  Chemical engineer - corporate engineering department

  Joined the company as a graduate engineer and over a three-year period was involved in all aspects of major design projects (>£1 million). This included chemical plant commissioning, with responsibility for supervising and training contractors and site personnel; detailed process design for capital projects in the UK and overseas; devising and implementing laboratory trials; organising pilot plant trials; leading multi-disciplinary teams in HAZOP processes; organising equipment installation and material deliveries; compiling detailed written reports; developing ISO 9001 quality procedures; carrying out internal audits. Show less

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  Cytec

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2003

  Reported to the site director, advising the management team on all aspects of health and safety. Responsible for the site safety management system, incorporating manufacturing, technical, logistics and sales functions. Managed the site security, catering & cleaning services.- Led the implementation of key health and safety programmes to meet corporate and site requirements- Carried out incident investigations and collated, monitored and reported incident & accident statistics- Liaised with trade union safety representatives and supported employee safety behaviour programme- Led Hazop’s & Pre Start-up Safety Reviews; carried out risk assessments and COSHH assessments- Co-ordinated Emergency Response for off-site incidents within the UK- Site contact with the emergency services, HSE and Local Authority Show less

  • Safety Co-ordinator

    Jun 2001 - Aug 2003

  • Shift Technical Support

    Jul 1999 - Jun 2001
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  Marsh & mclennan companies

  Nov 2003 - Jul 2015

  Headed up the company’s SHE Unit for ten years, reporting to the EMEA Head of Real Estate and the Director(s) for Safety, Health & Environment. Managed a team of professionals responsible for providing advice and support to management and employees across MMC – a leading provider of solutions in risk management and human resources with around 6,000 colleagues in 50 locations across the UK & Ireland.- Responsible for effective risk strategies and SHE management systems across the organisation- Key contact with the Board, advising on matters of policy, legal compliance and corporate governance- Maintained the organisation’s SHE risk register and legislation register- Responsible for national and regional committee functions, incorporating employee consultation- Led a comprehensive internal SHE audit programme of all premises and work activities - Managed a programme of third party surveys & assessments (fire, asbestos, legionella, air quality etc)- Provided SHE expertise for all major projects e.g. design & build, office refurbishment, staff relocation- Developed flexible working, stress & wellbeing and occupational road risk policies- Managed a budget of c. £350k including an annual training programme c. £100k- Maintained key relationships and represented the department and organisation with external and internal stakeholders, including enforcement agencies, Occupational Health providers, Human Resources, Real Estate & Facilities Management, safety representatives and business leaders- Managed integration of SHE arrangements during company acquisitions (inc. CIS 2013 & HIBL 2011)- Supported the outsourcing of the UK & Ireland Facilities Management operations in 2014/15- Co-ordinated energy & environment efforts as part of the global sustainability/CSR programme and gained - and retained - Carbon Trust Standard accreditation for the UK Show less Joined the organisation as a member of the Safety & Environment Unit, gaining experience in a corporate environment whilst completing professional qualifications. Specific achievements included;- Carried out training needs analysis and implemented a comprehensive programme for all employees- Undertook a tender process for asbestos surveys and was responsible for ensuring remedial works were carried out at all UK sites in line with recommendations- Conducted health and safety audits as part of a scheduled programme covering all UK offices- Monitored national accident, incident and employer’s liability claims data- Managed the company’s first aid and display screen equipment (ergonomics) arrangements Show less

  • Safety, Health & Environment Manager

    Jul 2005 - Jul 2015

  • Safety & Environment Adviser

    Nov 2003 - Jun 2005
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  Sharp safety solutions

  Oct 2015 - now

  Health & safety consultant | company director