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Managing Safety on

Housing Developments

Position: Group Health and Safety Manager.
Company: Taggart Holdings.

Project: Various Housing Developments.
Value: Projects between £5 - £15 million.
Duration: Varied between 12 - 24 months.

Overview:
● Traditional built brick and block construction.

● Pre-fabricated timber frame construction.

Vincent was the Group Health and Safety Manager covering
Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic which
included the development and implementation of a robust
management system, inspections and audits of projects,
monitoring performance of contractors and was involved in
assisting designers meet their legal requirements.
● Improved Health and Safety standards and legal
compliance through training, coaching and effective
monitoring.
● Assisted contractors to meet company standards.
● Coordinated safety aspects of the project to minimise
the risk of injury.
● Significantly reduced accidents, incidents and near
misses.
● Improved the appointment and management of
contractors.
● Improved design management by developing systems
and training designers on safety design management.
● Involved employees in H&S inspections and near miss
reporting.
Michael Taggart “Vinny is very reliable and knowledgeable in his profession. He has taken
Business Development his job seriously and knows the importance of being thorough with the
Advisor Taggart Homes
keeping of good records and consistency in reporting.
Vinny worked long hours and travelled long distances to ensure that my
company was risk-free of any potential problems in regard to health and
safety.
06 Seamus McBride I would recommend Vinny to any company”.

“Vinny is extremely reliable and has no problem meeting any given
Former Senior QS
deadlines. He has an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry
Taggart Homes
and very forthcoming with solutions for unforeseen issues”.