Simon Bayliss
Winslow,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Driven Health and Safety professional with extensive experience in promoting safe work environments. Skilled in conducting site inspections, audits, and training for over 1,000 employees. Proven ability to develop action plans to improve safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HSE Advisor
Cala Group
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
2023.01 - Current
- Promoted a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular site inspections.
- Carrying out Coaching and Mentoring sessions throughout business.
- Completing topic focused audits on sites and departments to identify gaps against company standards.
- Improvement of own internal audit system to introduce graphic displays and trend analysis.
- Creating action plans and driving adherence to these to help bring sites, divisions and departments up to required standards and beyond.
- Holding forums with sub-contractors and Leadership Teams to provide updates and present new initiatives.
- Accident/incident investigation and close out of these with actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Attendance to safety meetings to help drive safe practices and influence stakeholders throughout business
HSE Coordinator
Cala Group
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
2019.10 - 2023.01
- Collating all HSE data within business from over 80 sites and presenting to Directors and Stakeholders
- Creating of monthly dashboard which highlights key areas within business for improvement and commendation
- Booking all external HSE related training for over 4,000 employees and sub-contractors
- Diary management, typing correspondence and documents, creating presentations and creating meeting minutes
- Creation of internal audit system for various HSE areas, such as Working at Height, CDM and Temporary Works
- Handling of insurance claims as point of contact within department
Project Coordinator
Lightcorp
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
2018.07 - 2019.10
- Implementing and maintaining of component and equipment tracker for all major projects
- Worked closely with Project Manager to define objectives, leading to clear guidelines.
- Delegated tasks among team members effectively, promoting productivity.
- Kept up-to-date records on project status using advanced tracking software.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Skanska
Maple Cross, Hertfordshire
2017.07 - 2018.07
- Maintaining database of staff and contractor training records
- Booking of quarterly Occupational Health Visits for 450 staff
- Roll out of site materials, including poster campaigns and stand down materials
- Minute taking in director meetings
- Support to HSE Managers for inspections and Toolbox Talks.
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance staff awareness.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Music and Sound Design Technology
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2008.09 - 2011.06
BTEC Level 2 - Audio and Music Technology
Confetti College
Nottingham 2005.08 - 2007.06
GCSEs -
Parmiter's School
Watford, Hertfordshire 1998.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Kelvin TopSet Incident Investigation
- SMSTS
- Fully qualified First Aider and Mental Health First Aider
- Accredited member of IOSH (Certified)
- Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
References
References are available upon request.
Hobbies & Interests
I am an avid football fan and enjoy going to support my local team. I am a proud parent of a daughter and love to spend as much of my free time with her as possible, taking her to clubs and social events. I also enjoy playing computer games and doing DIY project with my partner.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HSE Advisor
Cala Group
2023.01 - Current
HSE Coordinator
Cala Group
2019.10 - 2023.01
Project Coordinator
Lightcorp
2018.07 - 2019.10
Health and Safety Coordinator
Skanska
2017.07 - 2018.07
BSc (Hons) - Music and Sound Design Technology
University of Hertfordshire
2008.09 - 2011.06
BTEC Level 2 - Audio and Music Technology
Confetti College
2005.08 - 2007.06
GCSEs -
Parmiter's School
1998.09 - 2003.06