Walton, Michael J CV

Michael J Walton TechIOSH, MBIFM

14 Rydings, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4HF

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Professional Profile

Michael Walton is an experienced Health & Safety Manager who has successfully managed HSE training and consultancy projects over an 11 year period, including five years in the UAE. He provides effective management of all HSE and EM matters which has culminated in achieving ISO accreditation (18001 & 14001) for several organisation’s. An innovative and effective manager who possesses excellent presentational, planning and organisational skills. Diligent in his preparation and delivery of policies and procedures and an effective communicator and team builder at all levels.

Career Summary

Sept 2014 – Jan 2015 Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Premier Composite Technologies

• Formulated, developed and implemented comprehensive Health & Safety policies to incorporate existing activities and new acquisitions or processes.

• Responsible for producing, writing and implementing a new Health & Safety Management system.

• Develop the HSMS to support entrance into new markets.

• Embed the HSE processes within the company processes.

• Developed an EMS system.

• Developed an effective Waste Management System

• Formulated and implemented Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE) policy and plan within a

Multi-Faceted organization responsible for 2500 people covering a production area of 670,000 sq ft across 6 factories.

• Implemented and maintained comprehensive Health & Safety training plans.

Jan 2011 – Sept 2014 Health & Safety Advisor Al Shaheen Adventure LLC

• Responsible for producing, writing and implementing a new Health & Safety Management system.

• Produced Manuals, Policies, Procedures, Method Statements and Work Instructions.

• The focal point for all Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental related matters.

• Working with three major stakeholders ensuring compliance.

• Responsible for carrying out Health & Safety Visits/Audits.

• Qualified to self-audit own establishment in Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

• Responsible for Implementing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 across the business unit.

• Responsible for gaining accreditation of OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.

• Initiated a multi-site reporting system.

• Implemented and maintained comprehensive Health & Safety training plans.

• Implemented a waste management plan across the business unit.

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Nov 2009 – Dec 2010 Health & Safety Consultant Connaught Compliance Ltd

• Visiting/inspecting and writing reports for Properties both commercial and residential, which are

managed by Property/Managing agents which included Jones Lang Lasalle and BNP Paribas.• Conducting Health, Safety and Fire Risk Assessments on behalf of various clients.

• Responsible for reviewing, writing and implementing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and

Work Instructions for the mobilization of a large Government contract.• Responsible for all General office related H&S issues.

• Working closely with the Quality and Environment Manager to produce procedures and safe

working policies.• Carrying out regular workplace inspections and audits on the Factory floor and out on site.

Dec 2008 – Oct 2009 Health and Safety Advisor Centrica PLC

• Responsible for the Management of Health and Safety within the Corporate Centre of up to 1200 people.

• Formulated and implemented Emergency procedures.• Responsible for all First aiders and Fire wardens and associated training.• Planning and implementation of all SHE related matters.• Developed a Corporate Centre Health and Safety Intranet webpage.• Formulated and implemented Accident/Incident procedure.• Responsible for all General office related H&S issues.

May 2007 – June 2008 Regional Health and Safety Manager Crest Nicholson

• Developed and maintained written Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) procedures for Regional business units.

• Conduct Health and Safety inspections on all Construction sites throughout the Regional Business units.

• Advise on the implementation of OH&S procedures and the OH&S competences necessary for effective implementation.

• Carry out quarterly reviews of each Regions’s OH&S objectives and OH&S management programmes and propose changes.

• Conduct Health and Safety audits in accordance with corporate procedures.• Collect and present performance data to the Regional Board of Directors.• Ability to carry out accident investigation and implement and monitor measures to ensure no

recurrence.• Produce information on accident frequencies and trends.• Conduct internal training at all levels of Management.• Implement and maintain comprehensive training plans.

Jan 1985 – June 2007 HM Forces British Army

• Served an exemplary 22 Year career with HM Forces British Army.


Key Achievements

• Implementing ISO standards 18001 and 14001 across the whole business portfolio.• Liasing with government departments Dubai Municipality, Environmental Protection Services, Dubai

Civil Defense.• Managing a client relationship with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC).• Responsible for producing a new Health and Safety Management System/Policies and Procedures

for a UAE Company responsible for delivering Military, Police and Life Skills program/curriculum across 162 Government schools

• Formulated and implemented Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policy and plan within a Multi-Faceted organization responsible for 650 people covering an area of 500,000 sq m.

• Became proficient in carrying out health and safety inspections on construction sites for Crest Nicholson.

• Advised senior management on all SHE issues. Chaired regular mandatory SHE committee meetings.

• Implemented SHE Induction training for new employees, and carried out and reviewed SHE Risk assessments for small medium sized organizations.

• Implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) for own establishment to ISO 14001 standard.

• Managed the relationship between Contractor and Client in an £8.5m Re-build/Refurbishment.• Implemented and managed the maintenance program for 30 buildings, which included

accommodation/offices/stores and grounds maintenance.• Received Regional recognition from senior management for producing “best of its class” SHEF and

EMS package’s and this was adopted as best practice throughout a large area of the Ministry of Defence.

• Received commendation for Energy and Water conservation reducing consumption and saving £70,000 over an 18 month period.

Key Skills

• Implementing and Managing Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems. • A Good sound working knowledge of HSG 65, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 & AD EHSMS. • Qualified Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Advisor.• Able to complete deadlines when placed under pressure and in adverse conditions.• Proficient in carrying out health and safety inspections/Audits including construction sites, Schools,

Residential and Commercial Properties.• Maintaining/Auditing SHE policies and standards. • Highly developed time management skills to enable prioritizing of complex tasks.• Good Administrative and management skills.

Memberships

• Member of the British Institute of Facilities Management – October 2006• NEBOSH General Certificate – 2008• Member of IOSH – 2008• Construction Skills Certification Scheme – 2007

Education


NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (Expected 2016)

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate• Scaffold Inspection Course• Electrical Safety at Work and PA Testing• Manual Handling Trainer and Assessor• First Aid at Work (HSE Accredited)• Fire Prevention Warden• Safety Managers Course• American Heart Association (Core Instructor)

IOSH/IEMA Environmental Protection Courses in:

• Land and Water• Waste Management• Practical Pollution Prevention• Utilities Management• Air and Noise• EMS Implementation • Environmental Law and Policy • Environmental Protection • Foundation Course in Environmental Auditing • Conservation

• IT – European Computer Driving License• City & Guilds in Training and Development 7302 & 7407

References

Available upon request


Documents

Walton, Michael J CV