Careers in construction case study - Health and Safety Manager

Name:

Joe Mills

Job title:

Regional health, safety and environmental manager

What does your job involve?

I carry out site, office and workplace inspections and report on my findings. I train all levels of personnel in the region and advise senior management on matters of health and safety. I attend senior management meetings, investigate accidents and incidents and produce reports. I spend a lot of time assisting and advising site managers and contractors on matters of health and safety.

What qualifications did you start your career with?

• General school-leaving GCSEs (Ireland)

What qualifications have you gained while in this job?

• Construction design and management for planning supervisor (mAPs)

• Asbestos safety management and sampling

• Environmental auditor/co-ordinator

• Training for trainers: discarded needles and drug related waste

• Site managers safety training scheme

• Slinging and lifting techniques

• Crane safety (mobile crane inspection and testing)

• CITB-accredited slinger/signaller instructor

• Presentation skills

• Lecturing techniques

What is the salary for this job?

£33,000 - £62,000

What will be the next stage of your career?

I have five years of my career to run before retiring, so I am happy in my present role.

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