Kimberley Lee-Grice

Following a further organizational restructure my role was changed to solely H&S focused but my remit extended out of the energy business to include all operational functions in the North ranging from Doncaster to Inverness. I have a team of 4 H&S Advisors and the general functions of the role are more diverse to support the business units in sustaining high levels of compliance.

A large focus is to problem solve on issues raised by employees and managers e.g. Changes in practices, procedures, introduction of new control measures or equipment, changes in work equipment, process or vehicle design or designing out issues.

Whilst cooperating with other functions in the business such as HR, Technical, EIR or compliance auditors to collaborate and share best practice.

Keeping abreast of changes within the industry, particularly relating to regulated activities and associated ISO standards ensuring risks to the health safety and welfare of employees to be as low as is reasonably practicable.

To prohibit any works where the risk of serious or imminent personal injury exists or where the continuation of the activity would result in a clear serious breach of statutory legislation.

Ensure continuity, engagement and promotion of the Safety in Mind programme which is embedded across the organisation.

Following an organizational restructure my role was changed to incorporate environmental compliance and my direct reports were changed.

The purpose of the position was to be the regional or divisional focal point for SHEQ best practice, providing advice, guidance and support to the Regional Managers.

To drive continuous improvement and endure all activities are undertaken in full compliance with relevant legislation, guidance, ACOPs, certified systems and Policies and Procedures. The main change to the previous role now incorporated providing advice on environmental and health and safety legislation, pollution prevention and regulatory legal positions and other matters as necessary to the business and attend relevant regulatory meetings. I successfully undertook the IEMA Associate training course to aid my knowledge in this area.

• As the Health & Safety Manager of SUEZ I remain the regional focal point for H&S best practice, providing advice, guidance, support and recommendations to the Regional Director and management teams. Ensuring a process of continual improvement and that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and industry best practice (ISO Standards).
• The position was required to monitor performance against the overall strategy plan for the organisation and develop where required local initiatives to support the maintenance of this plan.
• Manage compliance with statutory requirements dictated by Health, Safety and Environmental legislation as well as SUEZ policies, procedures and group led targets.

Commencing employment for a large waste management company as Health & Safety Coach of SES (SITA Energy Solutions) this was a career goal I had set myself. The role included providing daily on site support split between two of SITAs EfW (energy from waste) facilities; one in Huddersfield, the other on the Isle of Man.

• My day to day duties included developing and carrying out Health and Safety Induction Training for new employees, reviewing Risk Assessments and Safe Working Procedures and developing new Procedures.
• I coached and provided expert guidance to employees with information on all aspects of H&S. A proportion of my role included assisting with the review of accident type and cause and identify control measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Both EfWs had two planned shut down periods a year where major planned maintenance takes place, during this time I provide a level of CDM cover to both sites as well as induct, audit and monitor contractors.
• Other duties of my role included developing and deliver regular toolbox talks to site staff & management, undertaking H&S Inspections, permit to work training and conducting regular permit audits.

• Neighbourhood Officer was very similar to my previous role at Wyre Borough Council with more emphasis on all environmental services.
• I was involved in grounds maintenance inspections, NI195 surveying, writing risk assessments, imputing information on to databases and using GIS, canine welfare and also heavily engaging with the community and local groups to help the council deliver a quality service.
• The position provided me the opportunity to create my own database to use for my area and concentrate on some big projects
• The council changed its recycling collection to comingled so I was involved with the roll out of the change which involved many road shows, community engagement events, home visits and designing various communication materials.

• This job was working within the Street Scene/ Enforcement team. investigating fly tipping issues and contaminated bins and working with the waste collection contractors.
• I monitored the council waste contract on a daily basis for health & safety, performance and quality of service delivery.
• I dealt with resident complaints and enquiries and assist with education and promotion materials of the waste service.
• The job is was operational and practical and I enjoyed the experience thoroughly however my long term aim was to progress to the private sector to continue personal and professional development in the waste sector.

• I joined South Northamptonshire Council in a graduate role initially on a 9-month contract, which was extended to 16 months, as Recycling Officer to gain experience in the waste sector
• It was through Student Force that I acquired the role and through this I joined a city and guilds professional development award scheme and got the opportunity to attend useful workshops such as: Assertive Communication, Project Management & Communicating Sustainability, Manual handling, Working from heights, NI 195 training and Handling asbestos.
• The job also provided the opportunity of additional training through WRAP courses and various events.