Regional Health and Safety Advisor (Northeast/Birmingham A38 Project) - Palmers Scaffolding - Wilton Supply Village, Wilton Site, Middlesbrough
(2024-07)
As the Regional Health and Safety Advisor for Palmers Scaffolding, responsible for Health and Safety matters on eight permanent sites and numerous ad-hoc sites where scaffolding works are conducted as requested by the client. The A38 Project provides access to the support box section of the A38 adjacent to the Aston Reservoir in Birmingham below the Junction 6 area of the A38 Aston Expressway.
- Oversee Health and Safety matters across eight permanent sites and numerous ad-hoc scaffolding assignments
- Revise and enhance existing Risk Assessment/Method Statements and develop new versions to ensure compliance with TG20 when design input is not required
- Monitor compliance with aforementioned Risk Assessments/Method Statements, collaborating with Palmers Supervision and Management
- Conduct regular coordinated and ad-hoc site visits and monthly audits to identify best practice areas for enhancement
- Facilitate access to the support box sections of the A38 Aston Expressway below Junction 6 in Birmingham
- Interpret design and erection methodologies, liaising with contractors and clients regarding Network Rail interactions on the A38 Project
- Review, update, and implement procedural protocols
- Serve as the primary contact for workforce and management regarding Health and Safety
- Liaison with client management effectively
- Audit sites and personnel to ensure adherence to safe practices
- Accident/Incident investigation and promote and implement any recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
- Recording and dissemination of monthly HSE Statistics
- Promote and communicate lessons learned from the business as a whole to site based management and teams to aid in promoting best practice
- Performing Mental Health First Aider duties as required
- Harness Inspection and maintenance of the register
- In-house training and inductions as required
- Maintaining the Temporary Works Register
- Other training as required
Group Health and Safety Advisor - Wilton Group - Port Clarence, Hartlepool
(2023-05 - 2024-07)
Worked closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure good communication, timely advice and training was provided, as well as providing updates on changing regulations, such as welding fume extraction.
- Collaborate closely with site and project managers to facilitate effective communication and timely advice and in-house training delivery
- Provide updates regarding evolving regulations including welding fume
- Conduct internal and assist external audits as appropriate to ensure compliance
- Serve as the primary contact point for queries or issues
- Communicate HSE interface document requirements to all pertinent personnel
- Investigate HSE incidents and near misses, following reporting requirements, proposing and implementing recommendations, and ensuring follow-up with individuals involved
- Ensuring the requirements stipulated in HSE interface documents/plans were communicated to all relevant personnel
- Investigated HSE incidents and near misses, undertook the appropriate reporting requirements, proposed and implement any recommendations, and followed up with the individuals involved
- Assisted in the execution of internal and external audits
- Perform as Permit Authoriser and Environmental Gas Tester for Confined Spaces
- Promote and communicate lessons learned from within the project, document deficiencies and reportable issues within corporate systems
- Ensure emergency response arrangements, such as Confined Space Rescue training and emergency evacuation drills, are implemented and communicated effectively
- Liaised with and fostered relationships with Client HSE Reps and site Safety Reps on a daily basis through transparent communications
- Maintain HSE performance tracking systems comprehensively
- Encourage workforce engagement in all HSE activities, initiatives and programmes through Visibly Felt Leadership tours and monthly Workforce Engagement Meetings
- Facilitated in-house training as required, such as Working At Height, Harness User, Face Fit Testing etc.
Health and Safety Lead Instructor/ NVQ Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer - Connect Training Services Limited - TEC House, Lynn St, Hartlepool
(2022-09 - 2023-04)
- Deliver site-based training tailored to client requirements
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis to engage clients in discussions with Training Consultants
- Provide a diverse range of courses, develop bespoke training programmes, and deliver NVQ's with a strong customer focus
- Internally verify portfolios submitted by colleagues
- Offer support to candidates by explaining unit requirements and clarifying evidence needed for portfolio reviews
Health and Safety Advisor - Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services - Tees REP Biomass Power Station, Middlesbrough & Heerema Fabrication, Hartlepool
(2018-07 - 2021-02)
- Executed typical responsibilities of a Health and Safety Advisor with utmost diplomacy, dedication, and directness
- Contributed significantly to the training, development and delivery of bespoke courses for specific elements of the build not covered by the standard Health and Safety training at Brand
- Designed and trained participants in Emergency Response Team scenarios for rescue from height, confined spaces, and other challenging site areas
- Conducted daily site walk-downs and safety audits to ensure compliance and best practices
- Led generic safety discussions with employees and contract partners
Technical Competence and Development Officer - National Grid - Warwick – NG Sites UK
(2017-07 - 2018-07)
- Delivered customised National Grid and external training courses effectively
- Reviewed completed Competence Assessments and provided constructive feedback in a timely manner
- Recommended appropriate training courses to enhance competence for the candidates' roles
- Assessed High-Risk Competence Assurance Assessments for consistency and compliance with company protocols
- Conducted site visits across the UK to verify training records against held documentation
- Mapped external courses to meet National Grid competency requirements
- Developed presentations for the Workforce Competence & Safety (WC&S) management
- Created graphic-rich PowerPoint presentations to brief senior management and project staff on the rollout of STC
- Assisted in timely competence monitoring and reporting to senior management
Programme Leader – Scaffolding - Newcastle College - School of Construction
(2016-03 - 2017-07)
- Delivered Cskills CITB NVQ Diploma Level 2 Scaffolding Qualification effectively
- Expanded the course portfolio to introduce CISRS BSITS (Basic Scaffold Inspection), PASMA Towers for users, and CISRS COTS courses
- Developed a variety of in-house awareness workshops, particularly focused on Work at Height, Asbestos and COSHH
- Provided assistance to delegates in portfolio completion to meet Cskills CITB criteria for competence and in preparation for external verifier audits
- Delivered Special Educational Needs and Development training to teaching staff and management
- Fulfilled duties as Fire Warden
- Performed Workplace Assessor inspections on potential work sites to facilitate work experience
Training and Competency Officer - Cape Industrial Services Ltd
(2009-09 - 2016-03)
- Delivered mandatory Health and Safety modules to employees and other specialised courses requested by site, servicing not only Cape employees but also client and contractor staff including overseas facilities
- Provided motivational and formative feedback to candidates post assessment
- Facilitated delivery of accredited CITB and IOSH courses
- Developed training materials as part of the broader training team
- Advised on elements of the Project Management Plan to ensure compliance
- Monitored, mentored, and provided assistance to site-based trainers inclusive of conducting competency audits both on and offshore
- Played a key role in establishing the Cape Competence Framework particularly focused on Scaffolding and Working at Height
- Developed and tailored the Cape Behavioural Safety Programme to align with various work scopes and locations
Safety Advisor LDPE – Wilton Site - Cape Industrial Services Ltd - Wilton Site
(2009-09 - 2016-03)
- Monitored compliance with Client, Project, and individual company safety policies and procedures
- Developed Job Safe Assessments and Risk Assessments/Method Statements
- Executed site-based audits to ensure adherence to established safety protocols
Safety Advisor/Scaffold Inspector/Trainer - Cape Industrial Services Ltd - Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station
(2009-09 - 2016-03)
- Fostered positive relationships with contract partners and clients regarding safety matters
- Created Risk Assessments/Method Statements and established Permit requirements
- Acted as liaison between the workforce and site management, facilitating in discussions on Health and Safety matters, and welfare issues
- Advised management on Health, Safety, and welfare issues
- Conducted investigations into incidents and near misses using Root Cause analysis to determine causes and suggest preventative measures
- Delivered mandatory training to staff across all site levels and disciplines
- Maintained the site training matrix ensuring compliance and GDPR
- Performed inspections on existing scaffolds per Work at Height Regulations section 12
- Documented findings and recommendations upon completion of inspections on the Scaffold digital Inspection Register
