Professional Profile
Emma J Betts
BSc, MSc, GradIOSH
Emma Betts of EB Safety is NEBOSH qualified and holds an NVQ level 4 in Occupational health and Safety Practice. She is also an IOSH member and holds degrees in Geography & Geology and Geo-materials
Professional History
Experience as an engineer and project manager operating within the construction industry over a period of 10 years has provided a unique understanding of the practical implementation of Health and Safety legislation within the working environment together with a realistic and pragmatic approach to giving Health and Safety advice.
- 5 years as Health and Safety Manager for one of the country's largest independent geo-environmental investigation companies specialising in the implementation, review and development of H&S management systems, policies and procedures, and provision of training at all levels;
- Over 3 years as Health and Safety - Special Projects Advisor for the National House-Building Council which included national account management of several major house builders including one of the UK's largest contractors, managing the national accident investigation team and having responsibility for review, development and implementation of products and services;
- Excellent working knowledge of health and safety policy and procedures documentation, risk assessment, fire safety including fire assessment, site and office audits and inspections, accident and incident investigation, reporting and analysis;
- Extensive experience of providing bespoke health and safety training for all levels from site operator to Managing Director and;
- The i3 approach - training should be interactive, interesting and informative
Qualifications
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme for Construction and Civil Engineering Industry (SMSTS)
- NVQ Level 4 Occupational Health and Safety Practice
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- MSc Geomaterials
- BSc (Hons) Geography and Geology
Skills and Knowledge
- Graduate member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- CSCS Platinum Card Holder – Health and Safety Manager
- Experienced Training provider – including manual handling, buried service and cable avoidance tool (CAT) training
- Motivational trainer able to communicate effectively at all levels
- A professional with experience that includes on site to head office management
- Implementation of health and safety management systems, including ISO9001
- Member of the Coventry & Warwickshire Occupational Health & Safety Group