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#1 Posted : 22 November 2001 19:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter J Harvey About 18 months ago I started a small contact list for ex military people who have moved out of the services into Health and Safety. The aim being to give a 'foot in the door' for anyone seeking employment or advice on joining the health and safety world. Whilst this group sees very little correspondence, what it has done is give two people jobs which they may never have even heard off or been considered for through normal job applications. If any other forum members with a military background, would be interested in joining this forum please do contact me.
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#2 Posted : 23 November 2001 11:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Young Peter, I'd be happy to join your forum. I'm an ex CPO RN. Left in 1993 after 21 years, Been working in H&S for last 8 years in different locations, manufacturing, local government, etc.
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#3 Posted : 23 November 2001 15:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By Geoff Ferneyhough I would be happy to join your forum, Ex RN CPO left in 1994, chilled desserts manufacturing, light engineering and currently Mail Order/e-commerce warehousing. Based in Yeovil Somerset
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#4 Posted : 23 November 2001 16:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By Rory Reed Yes - I would be happy to be included. I Left the RN as a Radio Supervisor in 1990 - been working in private and public sectors; now operate as a Senior Manager (SHEQA & Risk Management)for a private finance intiative hospital near Glasgow. Corporate member of IOSH with RSP; Executive Branch Committee Member of Edinburgh Branch.
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#5 Posted : 24 November 2001 00:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By aidy best I too would like to be included, my background is ex Army "REME" (took voluntary redundancy - phase 2) after 15 years service. Completed my initial Health and Safety "formal" training as a resettlement course by attending a safety management course at the "then" Plymouth Tech College, back in June 94, and have been working ever since, not necessarily full time in the health and safety field, but as an additional duty. I am now attending a day release diploma 1 course with exams scheduled for June 02. I am currently looking out for a full time safety post in the South West. Looking forward to taking part in the new forum Regards Aidy Best
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#6 Posted : 25 November 2001 10:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Allan Please include me in network. Ex RN Lt (SD)- submarine background working for ACT Scotland in all aspects of training etc. David
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#7 Posted : 25 November 2001 20:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Murphy Please include me in your Forum. Ex-RN CPO(OPS)R. Retired in 1988. Now H&S Manager of a team of safety and emergency planning professionals in a south London Borough. (I am also the CHAS Scheme manager). (I recently adverstised a career grade post within my team designed to provide an opportunity for someone to break into health and safety) Regards John
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#8 Posted : 26 November 2001 08:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By andrew aiton Peter, I would be happy to join your thread. I served in the Royal Marines and have now been serving for the last 15 yrs in the Police service. I am meantime looking for a carreer change into H & S and have the NEBOSH Dip 1. Look forward to hearing from you.
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#9 Posted : 26 November 2001 08:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Zwart Left the RN as a CPO MEA in 1989. Have worked in the downstream oil industry since then. Have 7 years specific SHE experience. Can advise on requirements for oil/gas/petrochemical, qualifcations & training. Happy to help anytime Regards Dave Zwart david.zwart@conoco.com
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#10 Posted : 26 November 2001 13:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andrew Powell Hello Peter, I would be happy to join your forum. Please send details. I left the RAF in 1999 after serving for 10 years. I am now employed as a Safety Advisor for a large abattoir. Very much a new career for me, I completed the NEBOSH certificate in June this year and will be starting the Nottingham and Trent HS&E management diploma in Feb 2002. I must say that I was suprised at the number of ex forces personnel on a recent Accident Investigation course, around half of the 12 delegates! Look forward to hearing from "the forum" Regards Andrew Powell
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#11 Posted : 26 November 2001 14:06:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Underwood Hi Peter I would like to join the forum and assist where I can. I left the Royal Air Force in 1993 as a Chief Technician and have worked within Health & Safety since that time. My current position is National Safety, Health & Environment manager for a very large accountancy firm. Kind regards, John
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#12 Posted : 26 November 2001 17:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By Leon Zacharow Peter I would be happy to join your forum. I left the Army (Royal Engineers) at the end of 1994 and have been employed in training & H&S since. I currently work for a London based serviced office company as the Health, Safety & Security Manager. Regards Leon Zacharow (Zac)
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#13 Posted : 27 November 2001 17:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert Berry Peter, I would be interested in this group. I left the Royal Navy late 1995 and have been in health & safety since leaving. I am a safety case manager in the nuclear industry involved in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. E-mail addressL: robert.berry@ukaea.org.uk Bob Berry
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#14 Posted : 28 November 2001 17:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mark Edwards Peter, Seems like you are putting together a pretty powerful comprehensive team of advisors, I left the R.N. in 97 and have been working in Health & Safety ever since, at present I am at Tech SP status but am hoping to gain my Dip part 1 soon. Would be delighted to join your team. Great idea. Thanks Mark
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#15 Posted : 28 November 2001 22:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By alan p fox Hi Peter Great Idea! I left the Army 16 years ago, and I have only recently qualified. I attended college from 1999-2000 during which time I completed NEBOSH Cert, REHIS Intermediate Cert, SVQ3(not complete). I have only had one job so far, to a major sub-contractor in an Oil Refinery (Shutdown Cover) I would be grateful to learn of any vacanices or training opportunities you may hear of. Also the opportunity to talk with other Safety Professionals. My E-mail address is alanpfox@hotmail.com Regards Alan
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#16 Posted : 03 December 2001 16:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Derek Holt Hello Peter, I would also like to join the forum. Ex- Royal Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal for 9 years, left in 1991. Now International Training Manager for Bacou-Dalloz manufacturers of PPE and Specialist safety training providers.
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#17 Posted : 04 December 2001 08:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Adam Dickson Ewens Burns Peter What a very good idea. I left the RN Ex CPO in 1992 and joined old BR as Safety & Quality Manager. Now work for AMEC Services Division (Rail) as Safety, Quality & Competence Manager. I am FIOSH, RSP and also MCIPD, MSRP (Member Society for Radiological protection)and LCGI in Radiation Safety practice. If I can help in any way please let me know. Currently looking to employ 2 SHE Managers, 2 assistants and 1 Safety & Quality Manager (Plant). Minimum requirements NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, anything higher would be a distinct advantage. CVs to: Adam Burns Safety, Quality & Competence Manager AMEC Rail Limited Stephenson House 2 Cherry Orchard Road Croydon CR9 6JA
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#18 Posted : 04 December 2001 15:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ian Hutchings Hi, I am ex REME, I left the forces approximately 5 years ago now. I have worked in various companies since leaving. My skills focus on safety management systems - specifically in the Rail Industry. I left Railtrack where I was a Safety Engineer for 3 years. I am now a Rail Safety Consultant for Det Norske Veritas (DNV) based in Stockport - working throughout the UK. I would like to be placed on the contact list, I may be able to offer advice based on my experiences. Regards Ian Hutchings
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#19 Posted : 05 December 2001 10:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andrew Scargill Peter, More than happy to help. Ex REME Armourer for six years Now HS Advisor for a group of companies in Sheffield. TECH SP level with five years exp. Andrew Scargill
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#20 Posted : 07 December 2001 11:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bryn Maidment Peter ex RN Golly, left 1990, worked in local authority and currently p/t H & S Mgr of an acute teaching hospital. Rest of the time I run my own safety consultancy. Still willing to pass on advice etc (albeit my experience of leaving is a decade out of date). In the early '90s I did help out the Tri Services resettlement people and conducted briefings for prospective safety people at Empress State Building in London.
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#21 Posted : 14 December 2001 13:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Nick Burchell Hi Peter I'm always interested in whats happening and investigating new oppourtunities. I left the RN Nov 99 as a CPOMEA and have been working forHampshire County Council ever since, I was a full time health and safety Adviser for my last four years service in Portsmouth Naval Base and have been a TECHSP since 1996, I am now awaiting the results of my Dip Part two Paper. Quite happy to give advice to any one interested in joining local government as a safety adviser, I can also link anyone to the local health and safety groups in Hampshire, I am Treasurer for the Hampshire Health and Safety Group who are always keen to see new and potential members.
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#22 Posted : 12 January 2002 23:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Graham Hill Peter, I'm still in the RAF, but am looking to the future. I have managed to get myself heavily involved with H&S within the Stn, and have passed the Dip Pt 1, (which I paid for myself). Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
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#23 Posted : 13 January 2002 21:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Tom W. Hello Peter Great idea.. I left Army three years ago, worked for local authority in Health and Safety role, now working with a training organisation, predominantly dealing with Health and Safety issues... Only to glad to help out with anything. Tom.
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#24 Posted : 17 January 2002 11:17:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Howarth Peter My name is Paul Howarth and I completed 22 Years in the Royal Engineers and now work for a Construction Company as a Health and Safety Manager. Although I am not looking for work I have heard on the grapevine of Three jobs going in H & S one of which I have posted on this web site. I would like to keep in contact with ex-forces and if you know of any one looking for a position please let me know. Look forward to hearing from you Paul
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#25 Posted : 18 January 2002 15:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Matthew Johnson Peter This sounds like an excellent Forum, and one that I may need to tap into for candidates for a large project we may have coming up. Could you advise on best way forward? Thanks! Matthew.
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#26 Posted : 18 January 2002 19:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Crump Hello I left the REME after 12 years service and I now work for the Rail industry in rolling stock engineering.I would be glad to be of any assistance to members.
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#27 Posted : 19 January 2002 05:35:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ged Peter, Just come across your thread. I am ex RN communications now serving in HM Coastguard. I am presently safety rep for regular and auxiliaries in the North West of England. Hold Nebosh cert and am a qualified DSE Assessor for the Maritime Coastguard Agency. I would like to be included in the forum please Regards Ged Lynch
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#28 Posted : 19 January 2002 20:03:00(UTC)
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Posted By shaun mckeever Gosh, so many ex service personnel here. Count me in also. I'm an ex submariner. Left in 1983 and now specialise in fire safety. I'll be glad to help out any members. Regards, Shaun McKeever
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#29 Posted : 20 January 2002 11:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter J Harvey 28 this time that makes 87 in total I am finding it difficult to keep up with you all, but keep the replies coming. Hopefully I have replied to everyone, but the last three on the list which I will try and do today. If you have not heard from me please Email me direct at peter.harvey@talk21.com. By the way there are a few new service leavers on board so if anyone knows of jobs coming up, please Email me or post them on the forum. Peter Harvey
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#30 Posted : 21 January 2002 13:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Steve Crookes Count me in! Ex Royal Air Force, left '91. MIOSH via PgCert, (currently studying for MSc)and at present employed as a site safety officer for an aviation engineering outfit. Something different with an MSc level challenge would be good! Steve.
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#31 Posted : 31 January 2002 11:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By benjamin.nicholson Dear Peter, After reading your information, i wonder if you are in a position to asist me in gaining employment. I am 32 years of age and spent 13 years in the Royal Navy. Since my discharge in December 98 i have been working within the field of health and safety of which i am NEBOSH qualified. At present i am in the latter stages of attaining a BSc (HONS)in Health, Safety and Environmental Management at Nottingham Trent University. I am looking for employment for a 4 month period starting June 2002, i would appreciate anything or suggestions you may have. Yours Sincerely. B. Nicholson benjamin@nicco8869.fsnet.co.uk
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#32 Posted : 31 January 2002 11:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By Don Mason Happy to join. Don Mason, 22 years RAF in Communications and left in 1977. Employed for past 24 and half years as Local Authority Safety Officer. Currently lead a team of 11. Retire in June but willing to help where required Don Mason
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#33 Posted : 31 January 2002 22:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Murray S Graham Peter This is what I've been searching for. I Leave the Army in Jan03 after 24 years service. I have the Dip SM from the BSC and will be doing the Dip EM between april and June this year I plan the start a MSc degree in health and Safety management in Sep. Any advice, offers or help would be appreiciated. Plan to settle in Scotland but will listen to any offers. Knowing there is so many of us out there makes the prospect of leaving this big security blanket less daunting. Many thanks for this great forum Murray.
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#34 Posted : 03 February 2002 09:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By Simon Evans 4 months from the end of my RAF service, this is a great idea as I need all the help I can get. Have just done the cert. result due in March and have started Dip 1 as resettlement at City of Bristol. Any help, advice, job offers will be appreciated. Count me in.
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#35 Posted : 03 February 2002 12:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter J Harvey Once again I have replied to everyone on this thread and the forum list grows by the day with direct contacts meaning there are now in excess of 100 members. If you have not had a reply, please Email directly to peter.harvey@talk21.com Peter Harvey
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#36 Posted : 21 February 2002 14:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By Al Penman Peter, I served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as a vehicle mechanic for 9 years until 1996. I am currently studying for a BSc (Hon's) in Safety, Health and Environmental Management at Nottingham Trent University which indluded a years placeemnt and I am an affiliate member of IOSH. I am due to finish in June this year. I am looking for work in the west of Scotland/Glasgow area. Other qualifications I have include ADR certificate, first aid at work certificate, HGV licence, forklift licence, BTEC presentation skills and I am working towards a NVQ level 3 in training and development. I also completed a unit fire NCO's course whilst in the Army I can be contacted at al_penman@hotmail.com Cheers Allan penman
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#37 Posted : 21 February 2002 15:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Scott I am a 53 year old, qualified avionic engineer with 32 years service with the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm) and 5.5 years fmcg industrial experience with an aerosols and cosmetics company comprising of 2 Low Tier COMAH sites. Working as a singleton, I have resposibility for the development of the Safety Policy and Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) as well as monitoring safety within the Group spread over two main sites some 54 miles apart. I hold the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, qualifying in 1992 and I am a Corporate Member of IOSH as well as a Registered Safety Practioner. Currently I serve as Vice Chairman to the Somerset Occupational Health and Safety Association, a local H&S network organisation trying to improve the awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Hi Geoff! Long time no see!!!!
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#38 Posted : 22 February 2002 14:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Roger La Haye Dear Peter I would be interested in joining your forum. I have recently been made redundent and would welcome the opertunity to try and find employment with your help. Please let me have your e-mail address and I will send you my CV. Best Regards Roger
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#39 Posted : 11 March 2002 16:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Eric Preen From Eric Preen MIOSH,MIIRSM,MILT. Peter, As a former Army warrant Officer with 23 years service, I am interested in joining your forum.Although my military career was in logistics, I have been employed as a Safety Adviser for the last 6 years with Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd. Regards, Eric
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#40 Posted : 15 March 2002 19:35:00(UTC)
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Posted By Murray S Graham Eric, I don't know you however I had to give a fellow Loggie a friendly HELLO. I am leaving the service in 10 months and I would be interested to hear how you got on after leaving the Corps. Any advice would be great. Cheers Mukka Murray Graham
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