David Bennion - HSEQ Professional Profile. David is a health and safety practitioner and is the sole Director of DGB Health and Safety Ltd and also a free information site DGB21.co.uk. David works as a consultant within Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management and is a Lean Six Sigma Practitioner.

1. Contact Details
21 Woodlands Grove Cottingley, Bingley
West Yorkshire. BD16 1PW.
Tel: 01274 – 562918 Mobile: 07900431649 Skype: david.bennion21
E-mail: david.bennion@btinternet.com
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidgbennion
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/davebennion
Web: http://www.dgbhealthandsafety.uk & http://www.dgb21.co.uk
Dated: 18 January 2017
David Bennion
Profile
As a Health and Safety, Fire & Environmental specialist key to business performance is staff induction and training in safe
working practices, behavioural safety being a key factor in addressing accident reduction, increased productivity and thus
reduced litigation. Having the right balance in attaining high standards, people skills and leadership qualities; hard working,
dependable, committed, and open minded to change. I am willing to learn new skills and listen to different points of view. I
will go the extra mile in achieving results to meet business operational needs through continual improvement and add valve
to your business.
My intention is to develop and grow in understanding and be the best I can. In terms of training, I am studying the NEBOSH
Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and work towards CMIOSH, followed by a MSc in Health, Safety &
Environmental Management. In terms of career progression, I have potential and drive to achieve results.
Qualifications
 NEBOSH
Level 6 Diploma in Environmental Management (July 2014)
 NEBOSH
Level 3 National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (Sept 2012)
 NEBOSH
Level 3 National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (May 2011)
 Lean Six Sigma – Technical Black Belt (April 2015)
 Advanced Lean Manufacturing (IoSCM) (Jan 2016)
 Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) (Jun 2016)
 Waste Smart – foundation certificate (CIWM) March 2016
 Appointed Person in the Workplace – First Aid (cert: 144458821536844) Exp: 15/10/2018
 CDM 2015 Awareness – (30 April 2015)
 ILM – Achieving a Quality Environment (Social Housing) (April 2015)
 UKATA –Asbestos awareness training (cert e833312) exp.06/10/17
 BREEAM Associate (Nov 2016)
 CSCS – Health Safety & Environment test (Aug 2013)
No. 04282010 (construction site operative – green card) Exp: Aug 2018
 Institute of Industrial Accident Investigators
Foundation certificate in Industrial Accident Investigation and Analysis (May 2012)
 Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food safety Exp: Dec2018
 Certificate In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (April 2012)
 Chartered Institute of Housing
Level 3 National Certificate in Housing (Supported) – Distinction (Oct 2006)
 Open University
B.Sc. (Hons) Health and Social Care (Dec 2005)
Professional Memberships
TechIOSH (153699); SIIRSM RSP (300680); MInstLM (115109); CertCIH (965281); Affiliate CQI (5042688); AMIIAI
(AE12822) ACIEH (209466)
Studying: NEBOSH diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – SHEilds, Hull
KEY SECTORS: Manufacturing, Social Housing, Insurance Risk Management, Waste Management.

2. Employment
DGB Health and Safety Ltd – Director/ HSEQ Professional – 1 Dec 2016 – Current
My own limited company through which a source independent and agency contracts within my key skill areas as a
consultant. I also have a free information site called DGB21.co.uk.
Fox Health & Safety Services – Temp Health & Safety Advisor – 21 Nov – 4 Dec 2016
Working as part of a Health and Safety Team on Jaguar/ Land Rover 300-acre site at Gate D1. Supervising
contractors engaged in construction projects under CDM 2015. Fox Health & Safety Services are Principle
Contractor to a number of projects.
Independent Group (UK) Ltd – Temporary HSE Advisor – 21 Sept 2016 – 2 Nov 2016
Independent Group (UK) Ltd is a market leading provider of claims validation, management and fulfilment services
on behalf of the UK’s leading insurance companies and has recently integrated Ansa Group, Independent
Inspections Ltd., Home & Comforts and Chem-Dry companies, all centrally located in Preston, Lancashire.
Working (standalone position) with Ansa and Chem-Dry though representing Group to update policies and
procedures, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, PUWER assessments and acting as sole
group HSE advise for 500+ staff. Completed a number of site audits and successfully re-instated a CHAS application
for Chem-Dry.
Renold Chain (Bredbury) – Temporary HSE Officer – 25 July 2016 – 19 Aug 2016
Supervising Roofing contractors as a point of contact, to ensure legal compliance and advise on safety
improvements. Completing “Permit to Work”. Assist local service centre management as required with any Safety,
Health and Environmental concerns. This was a none-notifiable CDM project.
DS Smith Recycling (Wakefield) – Interim SHE Advisor – 10 Aug 2015 – 29 April 2016
DS Smith is an international company (FTSE 250) focused on packaging and recycling with a turnover of £3.8 billion
with 27,000 staff worldwide. Working remotely within the EQHS team (Recycling Division) with national travel
between 10 sites from Glasgow through to Portsmouth offering additional support through audits, risk assessments
and technical assistance including:
 EQHS full audit (ISO14001, ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001)
 Housekeeping Audits (inc 5S principles)
 Transport Audits & Transport Assessments
 Accident Audits
 Fire Audits
 Light Surveys
 PUWER assessments
 Reviewing SSOWs
 Reviewing COSHH assessments. & COSHH register
 Food Recovery (Anaerobic Digestion) cradle to grave audit.
 Dust Surveys
 Presentations and formulation of some audit templates.
 Advise, support and empower local sites
Aster Group (Wiltshire) – Interim Health & Safety Advisor – 10 Nov 2014 – 5 Feb 2015
Aster Group provides social housing in the south of England. AG has 27,000 properties, assets of £1.4 billion with
1,700 staff across Wiltshire, Somerset, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
Working to support housing schemes throughout the South West undertaking:
 Health, Safety & fire inspections of schemes (completed 28 schemes)
 Maintain none conformance register and close action
 Reviewing COSHH assessments

3.  Reviewing and streamlining group policies and procedures
 Gap analysis within safety management system
 Managing the e-accident reporting system from 22 December 14
 Assisting in the process for the Primary Fire Authority across the business
 Attended various SHE committees
DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) – 2 June 2014 – 7 Nov 2014
A local company assisting SME’s to manage their risk management obligations. Targeted businesses - Social
Housing, Care Homes, Recycling, Vehicle Salvage, Commercial Window Cleaning, General Offices and new
businesses undertaking audits, risk assessments, method statements and other requirements. Posted technical
blogs, slideshare presentations etc
NHS West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Unit – Sheffield 722 – Interim Health
& Safety Advisor – 7 March 2014 – 4 April 2014
Working at part of the CSU in Sheffield I fulfilled the following tasks for the CSU/CCG:
 Health and Safety site inspections, Fire Risk Assessments.
 Workstation Assessments – where requested due to injury or illness.
 First Aid Risk Assessments & COSHH Risk Assessments
 Training – Health & Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, Fire Marshal Training, Risk Management and
Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, Waste Management Refresher to CCG’s, CSU’s, GP practices etc
DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) 19 Sept 2013 – 6 March 2014
Safety audits and published some “Slideshare” presentations whilst studying and up skilling.
Romero Insurance Brokers Ltd – HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR - 4 Feb – 19 Sept 2013
Expanding Independent insurance company based in Leeds, within top 50 UK companies having won varies national
insurance awards. Boasts one stop service offering both insurance and risk management services to SME’s and
large multi-national companies. Within the risk management team I serviced insurance clients with Fire, Health and
Safety services. Working across varies industries included offices, commercial property, housing management,
distribution centres, manufacturing, food chains and construction.
Attended CDM sites, undertaking site audits, RAMS reviewing property maintenance and refurbishments, validating
documentation, addressing issues with site managers and contractors, I was the external source of competent
advice for a case load in excess of 30 clients some multi-sites, a number CHAS, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 & 14001
accredited. I have assisted with accreditations process.
Key tasks – H&S audits, construction site inspections, assist with RAMS, TMP, various assessments using MAC,
ART tools, formulate SMS folder for companies, competent advice including for CHAS accreditations, toolbox talks,
reviewing policies and procedures.
DGB Health & Safety Solutions (Owner – sole trader) 12 July 2011 – 3 Feb 2013
Contracts undertaken included though not exclusively:
Bingley Baptist Church – Place of Worship – Religious Establishment
Greens of Skipton Ltd – Car Salvage
All Four Windows No (1) Ltd – Commercial Window Cleaning
Langley House Trust Ltd – National Supported Housing & Care Home Provider
Aire Valley Recycling Ltd – Waste Recycling & Management
Langley House Trust (LHT) PROJECT WORKER Aug 1995 – Feb 2010
National voluntary section supported housing provider for ex-offenders with complex housing support needs. LHT
has 16 projects UK wide housing 280 adults, staffed 24 hours and cluster units for semi-independent living. LHT
facilitate a public protect crime reduction role; offering support and social skills training for independent living.

4. I supported residents; named keyworker, formulate individual support plans and risk assessments, set SMART
objectives, signpost residents to appropriate services, liaised with external multi-agency professionals including law
enforcement. I was given additional responsibility for health and safety and fire safety for the last 8 years of
employment.
Key Achievements:
 Shift leading a small team of staff on a rotating basis.
 Instrumental in fostering a health and safety culture within the hostel.
 Trained local project staff in basic Health and Safety, Fire Safety and new staff inductions. Sometimes other
project training within the Trust.
 Chaired local resident health and safety meeting and member of national committee.
 Fire, Health & Safety Lead, site lead for contractors, EHO, HSE, fire and rescue.
 Supervised property maintenance and refurbishments, validated documentation ie: hot works, permits,
liaised with building manager, insurers, held customer meeting and reported to staff meetings etc.
 Instrumental in providing evidence for Supporting People on Health, Safety and Security which awarded the
hostel a B grade rating.
 Instrumental in formulating the Fire Risk Assessment for the local project in compliance with RR (FS) O
2005.
 Part of the City and Guilds 3071 (self-development) pilot group for the Trust providing a qualification for
service users.