My Story
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Chris Ingham CMIOSH CEnvH MSc MBA
I qualified as an Environmental Health Officer in 1989 and covered all the various disciplines, eventually specialising in Food Safety, Health and Safety and Infectious Disease Control. In 2001 I moved to Bolton Council as Head of Occupational Safety and Health, helping ensure that staff delivering a range of services were healthy and safe. In 2005 I moved to Leeds City Council, the second largest local authority in England, as Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. These roles have encompassed health and safety in services as diverse as construction, care, education, office-based, waste management and highways.
In April 2022 I decided to leave Leeds City Council, following a period of ill health. I am now using my experience to support employers with their health, safety and wellbeing requirements - in addition to any local authorities who may need assistance with food safety and/or health and safety inspections.
In addition to my Environmental Health qualifications, I have a Master's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (MSc) and a Master's Degree in Business and Administration (MBA). I am a Chartered Member of both the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and the Institute of Environmental Health (CEnvH).
I am registered as a Consultant on the National Occupational Safety and Health Consultants' Register, which verifies that members are currently registered with a relevant professional body, have up to date continuing professional development and have suitable Professional Indemnity Insurance.
I am married with two children, who are both at university and I live near Haworth, West Yorkshire.
Why should you use my services? I take a pragmatic approach to health and safety and in finding simple, bespoke solutions - all of which are evidence-based and backed up by over 30 years of experience.
Please read on to find out what services I offer.
Services
... working with you to create a safe, healthy and happy workplace.
Health and Safety
My services are customised to meet the specific needs of each client and I work collaboratively throughout. Services include (but are not limited to):
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health and safety policy and procedure development
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risk assessment
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tendering
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trade union relationships
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enforcing authority engagement
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occupational disease advice (including Covid)
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advice on using Occupational Health
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manager development in h&s
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training
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auditing and inspection
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accident investigation and support with compensation claims.
Contact me to find out how I can help today.
Environmental Health
I can assist enforcement agencies with:
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food safety inspections/ audits
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health and safety inspections/audits
I can support private companies with advice:
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food safety
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infectious disease control
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food and/or health and safety training - I am registered as a Training Centre with CIEH
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third party audits/inspections.
Contact me to find out how I can help today.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
Never has it been more important to use the workplace setting to improve health and wellbeing and to ensure that everyone can be their best at work. Not only is this the ethical thing to do, it also leads to an engaged, diverse and performing workforce.
I can advise on:
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strategies to address stress and mental health
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common workforce wellbeing issues accessibility and inclusion at work
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assistance with accreditations e.g. Mindful Employer and Disability Confident.
Contact me to find out how I can help today.
Pricing
I aim to be competitive with pricing - which will always be built around your specific requirements. The initial consultation, to determine the scope of the work, is free of charge and with no obligation.
I also aim to undertake some pro bono work for charitable organisations, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need assistance.
Please complete the form below to instigate a consultation; or alternatively send an email or give me a call.
Contact Me
Do you have any health and safety, wellbeing, inclusion, environmental health or training requirements?
If so, please do not hesitate to get in touch to see how I may support you.
Email: chrisingham@healthyworkplacesolutions.co.uk
Tel: 07942377949