Santia would like to introduce you to Jo and Jon.
We will be following their training journeys and highlighting the challenges they face as they progress their careers in health and safety.
Jo’s profile
Job title:
Health and Safety Manager for a large facilities management and property company in South Wales.
Responsibilities:
Duties involve compiling, managing and controlling all health and safety policies, procedures, training and activities.
I carry out site safety inspections and audits on offices, warehouses, hotels, and on light and heavy manufacturing plants.
I investigate accidents/incidents and complete RIDDOR reports. I also advise on control measures to prevent recurrence and protect the safety of all staff.
Experience: 
I have 6 years’ experience in the health and safety industry.
Skills and expertise:
I have achieved the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and I am an IOSH Technician Member having gained 5 years of health and safety experience.
Hobbies and Interests: 
Running and athletics
Career aspirations:
The next step is for me to complete the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and then apply for IOSH Graduate Member status. Once I have achieved Graduate Member status I can use Grad IOSH in my title.
Competence is a key skill achieved with the NEBOSH National Diploma qualification. With this I have the opportunity to improve my position at work as I will be able to influence strategies concerning health and safety performance, employee engagement, culture and human factors, whilst keeping people safe, complying with legislation and making cost savings.
I plan to continually expand my knowledge working towards Chartered IOSH membership.
Click here to follow Jo’s journey through the NEBOSH National Diploma.