Wilkes Professional Consulting
Health and Safety Management support for business in construction and manufacturing.
The revision of the HSA 1992
In 1992 I incorporated a company with the specific purpose of supporting small and medium sized businesses including the development and supply of basic health and safety systems conforming to the Health and Safety Act 1992 and business development materials for the building and service sector, with clients such as Chubb Security Services and Parkside Construction.
The revision HSWA 2015
The revision of the HSWA 2015 was again the catalyst for specialising in the provision of Health and safety management support in a contract capacity. Bringing the knowledge and experience developed while operating our own trades contracting company.
I have held H/S auditing roles in a number on sites both here and in Auckland for Civil and Construction Contractors. This including the use of developed audit templates to capture the required plant, process, personal and site inspections data.
My focus on building a positive safety culture is underpinned by my commitment to effective interpersonal and project communications. I bring project management, quality inspection and H/S inspection synergies that can to be merged into a single role and have worked successfully with contractors at various levels in the construction industry. I am also an associate member of the New Zealand Institute of Safety Managers.
I can provide contract support for your company in this specialist area I am so passionate about.
My Experience
• Health and Safety Management
• Commercial/residential coatings application and handover of finished surfaces
• Project management Interiors
• Quality control and communications interface for subcontractors working on larger projects.
• Site auditing and policy development.
Having worked in quality control, manufacturing environments and most recently the construction industry I bring a diversity that enables me to connect with a variety of people groups and processes. From my Audit work, Quality assurance and preparation for accreditation I have a passionate working knowledge of ISO9001, AS/NZS 4801, AS/NZS 14001 and the HSWA 2015.
I am familiar with most trades and understand the programmed or scheduled maintenance for buildings, plant and equipment. I have a current working knowledge HSWA 2016 including environmental controls and safe storage of chemicals. Dealing directly with council, engineers and developers as part of my project work on commercial buildings has further developed my understanding of both project process and risk management and real-life application of the requirement for multiple PCBU’s to consult, cooperate and coordinate.
My tertiary qualifications are supported by my experience and include the Level 4 certificate project management and an incomplete diploma in Occupational health and safety management with SIT. Started in 2017 and now recommencing in Feb 2020. Once complete to then join the HASANZ register of health and safety professionals in New Zealand.
From my experience teaching English as a second language I bring proven experience in working with others and tailoring learning, development advisory, support and coaching solutions and effective cross-cultural communication.
I can provide contract support for your company in this specialist area I am so passionate about.