Contact Details 21 Woodlands Grove Cottingley, Bingley West Yorkshire. BD16 1PW. Tel: 01274 – 562918 Mobile: 07900431649 Skype: david.bennion21 E-mail: david.bennion@btinternet.com LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidgbennion Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/davebennion Web: http://www.dgbhealthandsafety.uk & http://www.dgb21.co.uk

Dated: 18 January 2017

David Bennion

Profile As a Health and Safety, Fire & Environmental specialist key to business performance is staff induction and training in safe working practices, behavioural safety being a key factor in addressing accident reduction, increased productivity and thus reduced litigation. Having the right balance in attaining high standards, people skills and leadership qualities; hard working, dependable, committed, and open minded to change. I am willing to learn new skills and listen to different points of view. I will go the extra mile in achieving results to meet business operational needs through continual improvement and add valve to your business. My intention is to develop and grow in understanding and be the best I can. In terms of training, I am studying the NEBOSH Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and work towards CMIOSH, followed by a MSc in Health, Safety & Environmental Management. In terms of career progression, I have potential and drive to achieve results. Qualifications

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Environmental Management (July 2014)

NEBOSH Level 3 National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (Sept 2012)

NEBOSH Level 3 National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (May 2011)

Lean Six Sigma – Technical Black Belt (April 2015)

Advanced Lean Manufacturing (IoSCM) (Jan 2016)

Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) (Jun 2016)

Waste Smart – foundation certificate (CIWM) March 2016

Appointed Person in the Workplace – First Aid (cert: 144458821536844) Exp: 15/10/2018

CDM 2015 Awareness – (30 April 2015)

ILM – Achieving a Quality Environment (Social Housing) (April 2015)

UKATA –Asbestos awareness training (cert e833312) exp.06/10/17

BREEAM Associate (Nov 2016)

CSCS – Health Safety & Environment test (Aug 2013) No. 04282010 (construction site operative – green card) Exp: Aug 2018

Institute of Industrial Accident Investigators Foundation certificate in Industrial Accident Investigation and Analysis (May 2012)

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 3 Award in Supervising Food safety Exp: Dec2018

Certificate In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (April 2012)

Chartered Institute of Housing

Level 3 National Certificate in Housing (Supported) – Distinction (Oct 2006)

Open University

B.Sc. (Hons) Health and Social Care (Dec 2005)

Professional Memberships TechIOSH (153699); SIIRSM RSP (300680); MInstLM (115109); CertCIH (965281); Affiliate CQI (5042688); AMIIAI (AE12822) ACIEH (209466)

Studying: NEBOSH diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – SHEilds, Hull KEY SECTORS: Manufacturing, Social Housing, Insurance Risk Management, Waste Management.

Employment DGB Health and Safety Ltd – Director/ HSEQ Professional – 1 Dec 2016 – Current My own limited company through which a source independent and agency contracts within my key skill areas as a consultant. I also have a free information site called DGB21.co.uk. Fox Health & Safety Services – Temp Health & Safety Advisor – 21 Nov – 4 Dec 2016 Working as part of a Health and Safety Team on Jaguar/ Land Rover 300-acre site at Gate D1. Supervising contractors engaged in construction projects under CDM 2015. Fox Health & Safety Services are Principle Contractor to a number of projects. Independent Group (UK) Ltd – Temporary HSE Advisor – 21 Sept 2016 – 2 Nov 2016 Independent Group (UK) Ltd is a market leading provider of claims validation, management and fulfilment services on behalf of the UK’s leading insurance companies and has recently integrated Ansa Group, Independent Inspections Ltd., Home & Comforts and Chem-Dry companies, all centrally located in Preston, Lancashire. Working (standalone position) with Ansa and Chem-Dry though representing Group to update policies and procedures, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, PUWER assessments and acting as sole group HSE advise for 500+ staff. Completed a number of site audits and successfully re-instated a CHAS application for Chem-Dry. Renold Chain (Bredbury) – Temporary HSE Officer – 25 July 2016 – 19 Aug 2016 Supervising Roofing contractors as a point of contact, to ensure legal compliance and advise on safety improvements. Completing “Permit to Work”. Assist local service centre management as required with any Safety, Health and Environmental concerns. This was a none-notifiable CDM project. DS Smith Recycling (Wakefield) – Interim SHE Advisor – 10 Aug 2015 – 29 April 2016 DS Smith is an international company (FTSE 250) focused on packaging and recycling with a turnover of £3.8 billion with 27,000 staff worldwide. Working remotely within the EQHS team (Recycling Division) with national travel between 10 sites from Glasgow through to Portsmouth offering additional support through audits, risk assessments and technical assistance including:

EQHS full audit (ISO14001, ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001)

Housekeeping Audits (inc 5S principles)

Transport Audits & Transport Assessments

Accident Audits

Fire Audits

Light Surveys

PUWER assessments

Reviewing SSOWs

Reviewing COSHH assessments. & COSHH register

Food Recovery (Anaerobic Digestion) cradle to grave audit.

Dust Surveys

Presentations and formulation of some audit templates.

Advise, support and empower local sites

Aster Group (Wiltshire) – Interim Health & Safety Advisor – 10 Nov 2014 – 5 Feb 2015 Aster Group provides social housing in the south of England. AG has 27,000 properties, assets of £1.4 billion with 1,700 staff across Wiltshire, Somerset, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Working to support housing schemes throughout the South West undertaking:

Health, Safety & fire inspections of schemes (completed 28 schemes)

Maintain none conformance register and close action

Reviewing COSHH assessments

Reviewing and streamlining group policies and procedures

Gap analysis within safety management system

Managing the e-accident reporting system from 22 December 14

Assisting in the process for the Primary Fire Authority across the business

Attended various SHE committees

DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) – 2 June 2014 – 7 Nov 2014 A local company assisting SME’s to manage their risk management obligations. Targeted businesses - Social Housing, Care Homes, Recycling, Vehicle Salvage, Commercial Window Cleaning, General Offices and new businesses undertaking audits, risk assessments, method statements and other requirements. Posted technical blogs, slideshare presentations etc NHS West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Unit – Sheffield 722 – Interim Health & Safety Advisor – 7 March 2014 – 4 April 2014 Working at part of the CSU in Sheffield I fulfilled the following tasks for the CSU/CCG:

Health and Safety site inspections, Fire Risk Assessments.

Workstation Assessments – where requested due to injury or illness.

First Aid Risk Assessments & COSHH Risk Assessments

Training – Health & Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, Fire Marshal Training, Risk Management and

Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, Waste Management Refresher to CCG’s, CSU’s, GP practices etc

DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) 19 Sept 2013 – 6 March 2014 Safety audits and published some “Slideshare” presentations whilst studying and up skilling. Romero Insurance Brokers Ltd – HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR - 4 Feb – 19 Sept 2013 Expanding Independent insurance company based in Leeds, within top 50 UK companies having won varies national insurance awards. Boasts one stop service offering both insurance and risk management services to SME’s and large multi-national companies. Within the risk management team I serviced insurance clients with Fire, Health and Safety services. Working across varies industries included offices, commercial property, housing management, distribution centres, manufacturing, food chains and construction. Attended CDM sites, undertaking site audits, RAMS reviewing property maintenance and refurbishments, validating documentation, addressing issues with site managers and contractors, I was the external source of competent advice for a case load in excess of 30 clients some multi-sites, a number CHAS, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 & 14001 accredited. I have assisted with accreditations process. Key tasks – H&S audits, construction site inspections, assist with RAMS, TMP, various assessments using MAC, ART tools, formulate SMS folder for companies, competent advice including for CHAS accreditations, toolbox talks, reviewing policies and procedures. DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) 12 July 2011 – 3 Feb 2013 Contracts undertaken included though not exclusively: Bingley Baptist Church – Place of Worship – Religious Establishment Greens of Skipton Ltd – Car Salvage All Four Windows No (1) Ltd – Commercial Window Cleaning Langley House Trust Ltd – National Supported Housing & Care Home Provider Aire Valley Recycling Ltd – Waste Recycling & Management Langley House Trust (LHT) PROJECT WORKER Aug 1995 – Feb 2010 National voluntary section supported housing provider for ex-offenders with complex housing support needs. LHT has 16 projects UK wide housing 280 adults, staffed 24 hours and cluster units for semi-independent living. LHT facilitate a public protect crime reduction role; offering support and social skills training for independent living.

I supported residents; named keyworker, formulate individual support plans and risk assessments, set SMART objectives, signpost residents to appropriate services, liaised with external multi-agency professionals including law enforcement. I was given additional responsibility for health and safety and fire safety for the last 8 years of employment. Key Achievements:

Shift leading a small team of staff on a rotating basis.

Instrumental in fostering a health and safety culture within the hostel.

Trained local project staff in basic Health and Safety, Fire Safety and new staff inductions. Sometimes other

project training within the Trust.

Chaired local resident health and safety meeting and member of national committee.

Fire, Health & Safety Lead, site lead for contractors, EHO, HSE, fire and rescue.

Supervised property maintenance and refurbishments, validated documentation ie: hot works, permits,

liaised with building manager, insurers, held customer meeting and reported to staff meetings etc.

Instrumental in providing evidence for Supporting People on Health, Safety and Security which awarded the

hostel a B grade rating.

Instrumental in formulating the Fire Risk Assessment for the local project in compliance with RR (FS) O

2005.

Part of the City and Guilds 3071 (self-development) pilot group for the Trust providing a qualification for

service users.