Harry Richardson

Highly adaptable Part 2 Scaffolder with CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection (ASI) certified professional with 8 years of construction experience, actively pursuing a career transition into a dedicated Health and Safety Officer/Coordinator role. Currently enhancing expertise through study of the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety. Proven expertise in site safety compliance, complex risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence within demanding commercial and residential environments.

Leveraging a strong work ethic, dedication to quality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Scaffold Inspector - Alandale Plant and Scaffolding

(2024-11 - 2025-10)

• Safety Compliance & Audits: Responsible for daily and weekly scaffolding inspections on high-profile projects, ensuring all structures are compliant with regulatory standards before use.
• Defect Management: Issued detailed reports on non-compliant structures, clearly outlining immediate rectification requirements to site supervisors to ensure rapid resolution of safety defects.
• Risk Mitigation: Acted as a key point of contact on site for all scaffolding safety queries, enforcing safety protocols and contributing to an overall reduction in site incidents.

Scaffold Inspector - C&R Building Solutions

(2021-01 - 2024-10)

• Safety Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Conducted over 150 initial and weekly scaffold inspections across high-value commercial and residential projects, ensuring 100% adherence to the 7-day industry standard.
• Regulatory Enforcement: Maintained a legal responsibility to immediately close sites and remove the scaffold tag when a structure was deemed unsafe, effectively mitigating immediate risks and upholding site safety legislation.
• Quality & Documentation: Authored and maintained detailed scaffold inspection reports for every site, certifying structures as safe for use and built to Industry Compliant Regulations.
• Communicated complex rectification requirements to site management to ensure rapid resolution of safety issues.

Scaffolder / Gang Supervisor - Connect Scaffolding Ltd

(2016-05 - 2021-01)

• Leadership & Safety Culture: Lots of experience working on RC frames and new build sites, using tube and fitting as well as system scaffolding. Fostering a high-performance culture with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to all site-specific requirements.
• Risk Management: Implemented site-specific risk assessments for all scaffold constructions, proactively identifying potential hazards and outlining mitigating actions before work commenced.
• Technical Compliance: Executed installation of specialist fixings (e.g., anchor ties) strictly following manufacturer specifications, guaranteeing structural integrity and safety standards.
• Coordinated with site managers to plan efficient schedules and logistics for the erection, adaptation, and dismantling of structures.

Painter and Decorator - D Attfield Decorating

(2015-01 - 2016-04)

• Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations, consistently wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against job-specific hazards.
• Collaborated with clients and other trades on project requirements, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and on schedule.

GCSE Qualifications - English (C), Maths (C), Science (C), ICT (C) - Bishop’s Stortford High School (2012 - 2012)