Jim Kennedy

Jim Kennedy has a diverse background in environmental, health, and safety management. Jim started their career in 2003 as a Company Health & Safety Manager at Milltown Engineering, where they managed safety policies and programs for over 200 employees. From 2006 to 2014, Jim worked as a Health & Safety Advisor for the National Ploughing Association, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during events. Jim also worked as a Health & Safety Advisor for APX Scaffolding from 2006 to 2008, focusing on EHS documentation and tender submissions.

Jim then transitioned into the construction industry, joining Collen Construction Ltd. in 2012 as a Company Health & Safety Manager. In this role, they advised directors and contract managers on health and safety, updated the company safety management system, and ensured compliance with legislation.

In 2015, Jim moved to BAM Contractors as an Environmental, Health & Safety specialist. Jim worked with site teams to implement BAM's EHS standards and facilitated the company's Behavioral Safety program. Jim continued this role until 2018.

In 2018, Jim held two positions simultaneously. Jim worked as a Company Health & Safety Manager at Townlink Construction, successfully obtaining accreditation to the ISO45001 standard and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and contractors. Jim also worked at BAM Ireland as part of the NCH Project team, assisting BAM management and project contractors in fulfilling their EHS obligations.

In 2020, Jim joined Cairn Homes PLC as an Environmental, Health & Safety professional until 2022, where they contributed to improving EHS practices within the company.

Currently, Jim is serving as an Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Glenveagh Properties plc.

Jim Kennedy's education history includes a Certificate/Degree in Environmental Health & Safety from BSC UCD. Additionally, they attended St Kevins Dunlavin, although no degree or field of study is specified.

Jim Kennedy has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include:

- Signage, Lighting & Guarding Renewal from FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) in July 2022.

- Behavioral Based Safety in the Workplace from Alison - Empower Yourself in November 2021.

- Mental Health First Aid from Mental Health First Aid Ireland in January 2021.

- Site Safety Supervisor Program Facilitator from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in March 2018.

- VDU Assessor acquired in November 2016, although the institution is not specified.

- Internal Auditor from Magnolia House Consultancy in April 2015.

- Cert Scaffold Management (R) from Pat O'Brien Safety in January 2015.

- Environmental Management from NEBOSH in December 2014.

- Manual Handling Instructor (R) from FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) in February 2012.

- Abrasive Wheels Instructor from the National Safety Centre in May 2009.

- Safe Use of Power Tools Instructor from the National Safety Centre in May 2009.

- Pharmaceutical Practices from City & Guilds in January 1998.

- Project Supervisor Construction Stage Renewal from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in July 2022.

- Lifting Supervisor from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in February 2021.

- Working At Heights Instructor (R) from NATIONWIDE SAFETY TRAINING NETWORK LIMITED in September 2018.

- PHECC First Aid (R) from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council in September 2020.

In addition, Jim Kennedy holds the following certifications, but their institutions and dates of acquisition are not provided:

- Asc Member from the Irish Institute of Training and Development.

- FETAC QQI Train The Trainer (R) from FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council).

- Fire Awareness Certificate from Dublin Fire Brigade.

- Graduate Member from IOSH.