Posted By cfraser I have now been trying to tie down that elusive position in Health and Safety for some time now, but it seems that if you dont have approx two years full time experience and Nebosh Diploma you are going nowhere. Have IOSH set up any kind of company database where like minded souls could gain experience, 'dare I say it free of charge'? If not, are there any companies within East Yorkshire that would like to give an enthusiastic in-experienced person a chance of gaining some experience within health and safety and both parties getting something out of it. best regards Colin

Posted By Jim-F Colin, your too honest, you need a bit of good old fationed bluff

Posted By Thomas Kennedy Colin You didn't indicate what background, experience or training you have at present. Also what you're doing for now while you find a position. A way I got experience was by becoming a health and safety rep in my own workplace. Once you start partcipating at committee meetings, undertaking inspections/workplace tours, being consulted on H&S policy, procedures and so on, you begin to pick things up rather quickly. You'll soon find it's line managers doing the bluffing! Also if you are a TU rep you can get loads of training for free - get racking up the certificates. It shows committment. I'm sure if you target your training to the job industry that interests you, you won't be on the sidelines for long. Happy hunting. Tommy