Richard G.

Richard G. has extensive work experience in the field of Occupational Health & Safety. Richard currently holds the position of Director of Occupational Health & Safety at Coakley & Williams Construction since January 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Skanska for nine years, starting as a Labour Manager from September 2006 to October 2009. Richard then joined Enterprise Plc as a Graduate HSEQ Manager from October 2009 to December 2011. Following that, Richard returned to Skanska and held various roles including SHEQ Advisor from December 2011 to December 2014, Senior EHS Advisor from December 2014 to November 2016, and finally EHS Manager from November 2016 to December 2020. Overall, Richard G. has over 15 years of experience in the Occupational Health & Safety field, with a diverse range of roles and responsibilities.

Richard G. completed their Bachelor's Degree in BBS Business Studies from Waterford Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2005. Richard then pursued a Management degree in Organisational Leadership from the Institute of Leadership and Management, attending from 2009 to 2011. In 2009, Richard obtained an HNC Nebosh degree in Occupational Health and Safety from RRC Training College. From 2015 to 2016, they furthered their education at Middlesex University, completing a Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management. Richard has also acquired various certifications such as Procore Certified: Project Manager (Quality & Safety) from Procore Technologies, MEWP Supervisors certification from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), and OSHA 30 certification from osha. Richard has also obtained certifications in Vehicular Accident Investigation, Fire and Emergency Coordinators Training for the Construction Industry, Safety Harness - Level 1, Fire Marshall/Warden, Qualitative Fit Testing of respiratory products, Transport Safety Awareness, Lifting coordinators course - Appointed Person for Excavator, Accident Investigation and Evidence Gathering for Lead Investigators, G/5 Gas In Flats - Edition 2, Cable Avoidance Tool & Generator Training, Ladder Inspection, Safe Use of Gin Wheels, MEWPs for Managers, Scaffold Inspector (basic), Asbestos Awareness, Electrical Authorisation Certificate, and New Roads & Street Works Supervisor. The certifications were obtained from various institutions including Skanska, Fire Protection Association, Kentec Training Ltd, Safety mundo ltd, Fit 2 Fit, Ainscough Training Services Ltd, Kinaston Associates ltd, institution of gas engineers and managers, Radiodetection Ltd, Kingfisher Access Ltd, CPCS/City & Guilds, Construction Skills - CISRS, UKATA, Enterprise Plc, and NRASWA, with certification dates spanning from 2011 to 2021.