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2.2.5 Health and Safety Advisor (External)

The company director and supervisors are competent in managing the day to day safety aspects
of the business. An external health and safety advisor is appointed for offering advice on matters
beyond the competence of the management team and keeping the team up to date with changes
in legislation and best practice.
The External Health and Safety Advisor is responsible and accountable for:

a) providing support to the business to enable it fulfil its’ responsibilities
b) acting as a focus and source of expertise to facilitate effective management and continuous
improvement of occupational health and safety
c) conducting occasional workplace inspections to establish legal compliance
d) supporting the business in investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including
completing RIDDOR reports
e) (when requested) support the business in dealing with employee injury compensation claims

Details of Current Health and Safety Advisor

Taylor Safety Advisory Services t/a tsas offer safety advisory and training services supporting
businesses around the North East and across the UK.
Martin Taylor has over 30 years of manufacturing and engineering experience with 15 years’
experience as health and safety manager and advisor with well-known manufacturing and
distribution companies across the region
Martin specialises in the following areas:-

• Policy Preparation and Writing.
• Risk Assessment Preparation
• Accident and Incident Investigation
• Site Inspection and Auditing
• Health and Safety Training
Martin’s key experience and skills are associated with:-

• Manufacturing environments
• Logistics and Warehousing
• Workplace Transport
• Machinery
• Manual Handling and Ergonomics
• Workplace Chemicals
• Behavioural Safety

Martin can be contacted 24 hours a day 365 days per
year at:-
Email: martintaylorhs@gmail.com

Mobile: 0750 584 3955, Office: 01642 883973

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