Olivia Whiteley
Scunthorpe,Lincolnshire
Summary
Motivated Health and Safety professional with practical experience supporting workplace safety, risk assessment processes and compliance across education, healthcare transport and operational environments. IOSH qualified and currently studying towards the NEBOSH National General Certificate. Experienced in conducting placement risk assessments for students at North Lindsey College and reviewing employer safety standards to ensure suitable control measures are in place. Skilled in hazard identification, safety documentation and promoting a positive safety culture.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health & Safety Risk Assessor - Work placement
North Lindsey College
Scunthorpe
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments for students attending external work placements.
- Assess employer workplaces to ensure suitable health and safety procedures are in place.
- Identify hazards and ensure control measures are implemented prior to placement approval.
- Liaise with employers and college staff regarding health and safety responsibilities.
- Maintain documentation relating to placement safety checks.
Ambulance emergency assistant
365 Secure Care
Barnsley
2022.11 - 2023.03
- Maintained high standards of patient and staff safety during emergency patient transportation.
- Followed strict health and safety procedures when handling patients, equipment and vehicles.
- Applied safe manual handling techniques to reduce injury risks.
- Ensured medical equipment and vehicles were secured safely during transport.
- Identified and reported safety risks during emergency transport operations.
Administrative Coordinator
HS French Flint
Scunthorpe
2020.01 - 2022.11
- Supported operational administration including documentation and internal communication.
- Assisted logistics planning ensuring safe transport and setup of equipment.
- Maintained records to support operational compliance and organisation.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Welfare
North Lindsey College
Scunthorpe, North LincolnshireDegree - Equine and Small Animal Management & Welfare
Riseholme College
Lincoln, LincolnshireSkills
- Workplace Risk Assessments
- Hazard Identification & Control Measures
- Health & Safety Compliance Monitoring
- IOSH Health & Safety Certification
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (In Progress)
- Health & Safety Documentation & Reporting
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
- COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- PUWER – Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
- Manual Handling Regulations and safe lifting practices
Certification
- IOSH – Health & Safety Certification (Completed)
- NEBOSH – National General Certificate (Currently Studying)
- Emergency First Aid Level 3 - (Completed)
Timeline
Health & Safety Risk Assessor - Work placement
North Lindsey College
2023.01 - 2026.03
Ambulance emergency assistant
365 Secure Care
2022.11 - 2023.03
Administrative Coordinator
HS French Flint
2020.01 - 2022.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Welfare
North Lindsey College
Degree - Equine and Small Animal Management & Welfare
Riseholme College