Ned Hartigan

• Carried out audits on high activities such as lifting of structural steel, working at height and areas containing live energies - Audits then distributed to relevant parties for close out.
• Coordinated the development of on-site Spotter Training to ensure spotters receive appropriate training to better their skills and heighten awareness when working around heavy plant and machinery.
• Developed checklists to ensure plant was arriving to site with mandatory safety accessories such as Beacons, Alarms, Roll over protection systems and Falling object protection.
• Coordinated with management team providing safe working methods in line with relevant legislation.
• Carried out on-site inductions and relevant training.

- H&S Advisor/Representative with high profile renewable energy developments company.

-Managed Health and Safety documentation for the construction of a 110kV Substation.

-Ensured PPE and documentation compliance from all personnel on site.

-Compiled H&S Plans and Traffic Management plans alike for delivery routes and grid route for tie in to existing Substation.

-Monitored the construction of IPP and Eirgrid buildings while working along side a separate company managing the construction/installation of solar panels.

-Dealt with client requests and attended weekly safety meetings and internal calls.

-Worked along site side management to correctly development RAMS and review RAMS submitted by subcontractors.

-Worked along side site manager to implement signage and site layout/walkways during site mobilisation period.

• Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
• Promoted responsible health and safety culture across site trades, management and client.
• Carried out weekly general site audits followed with monthly scored audits to keep a track of the overall condition of the site to distribute to the client.
• Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
• Produced accurate and detailed notes to facilitate Incident Report compilation process.
• Enforced risk reduction/risk elimination measures.
• Trained staff in safety best practices and required standards to achieve legal and regulatory compliance.
• Educated contractors on best practices to establish safe systems of work.
• Ensured a good relationship between management and on-site personnel was adhered to at all times.
• Reviewed RAMS (Risk Assessed Method Statements) to ensure all safety protocols/procedures would be adhered to during the works mentioned in the methodology.
• Conducted safety conversations with non-compliant operatives at the work place and enforced sanctions for consistent non-compliance.

• Due to the company expanding from domestic/private work into government/council contracts, I over saw the implementation of Safety statements, relevant policies and company specific templates.
• Development of RAMS for works ranging from MVHR system installation to concrete pour and external block work.
• Oversaw on-site personnel to ensure safety protocols and client minimum standards were being adhered to at all times.
• Conducted risk assessments for safer working conditions.
• Inspected machinery regularly, ensuring operational safety at all times.
• Improved safety awareness by conducting regular staff training sessions/toolbox talks.