Mark Rigby

Hourly rate: members only

Availability: members only

Willingness to travel: On request

Professional status: Employee

Last updated: 20 Nov 2024

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Language skills: English,

Personal summary

A career spanning over 20 years, in my current role as an Associate Director of Health and Safety at RedSeaGlobal, I have headed safety management on projects of significant scale and complexity, including a landmark $2.5 billion project in Saudi Arabia aimed at redefining its landscape and vision for 2030. This role has not only honed my expertise but also affirmed my commitment to embedding a culture of safety within the workplace. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to lead and evolve safety practices in challenging, remote, and complex environments. My experience encompasses the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs, achieving remarkable advancements in accident prevention, compliance enhancement, and overall safety performance. I pride myself on my ability to encourage an initiative-taking safety culture, underpinned by my expert knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in both the UK and Middle East. My leadership capabilities have been instrumental in developing and developing teams capable of instituting transformative changes, thereby sustaining an enduring safety culture. This is complemented by my proficiency in crafting and executing policies and procedures designed to manage work activities more safely and effectively. Additionally, my efforts have been geared towards implementing robust safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001 standards, further evidencing my commitment to operational excellence. An approach includes the development of comprehensive training packages aimed at educating employees on safe working practices, alongside the implementation of health and wellbeing programs to enhance physical fitness, mental health awareness, and stress management among the workforces. My comprehensive understanding of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 has been critical in ensuring contractor and subcontractor compliance with health and safety requirements, through a rigorous audit and inspection regimen. My adeptness in leading incident investigations using specific techniques and models has been pivotal in identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures, thus mitigating future risks, and fostering a safer working environment. Enclosed is my current CV, detailing my professional career and achievements. I am keen to bring my wealth of experience, skills, and dedication to your organization, contributing to further enhancing its safety performance and culture. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasms align with the needs of your team. Kind regards Mark

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