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Gina Halliday

Gina Halliday

Milltown, Co. Kerry,Ireland

Summary

I am a diligent health and safety professional with extensive experience in health, safety compliance and environmental concerns. Constantly supporting the business in identifying risk factors and implementing cost-effective solutions. Methodical and meticulous in inspections and evaluations to optimise workplace standards. I am a fully committed professional with substantial experience in EHS. Dedicated to improving compliance standards through knowledgeable advice and good communication skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Director EHS&S

Astellas
Corporate role, Global
01.2022 - Current
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, fostering a strong safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance.
  • Fostering a positive safety culture through training, communication, and engagement initiatives.
  • Leading internal and external audits, site inspections, and investigations to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintaining liaison with external organizations, peer companies, and agencies
  • Seeking process innovation and continuous improvement in EHS practices.
  • Participate in cross functional teams to represent EHS objectives related to the subject matter and to meet the team's overall strategic objectives and deliverables.
  • Represent Astellas as an SME at EFPIA EHS Group meetings
  • Encouraged open communication channels, boosting internal transparency and trust among team members.
  • Coordinated with senior management to communicate and execute strategic directives.
  • Designed and implemented training to develop new staff based on business goals.

Health & Safety Manager

Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd.
Killorglin, Ireland
03.2022 - 08.2025
  • Coordinates the health and safety team, responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for everyone
  • Carried out thorough risk assessments to ensure everyone's wellbeing while ensuring compliance with all corporate, government and local requirements/regulations.
  • Support the planning and development of new lines/processes etc, to ensure optimum EHS standards are maintained.
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams, to enhance the high standards in place.
  • Successfully implemented and maintain 15045001(H&S) Standard and ISO14001 (Env.) over the past number of years
  • Manage comprehensive site inductions, imparting clear, detailed rules for optimal safety and compliance and to ensure high safety standards with regulations, codes of practice etc.
  • Carry out thorough incident investigations to a high standard for future incident prevention.
  • Conduct safety audits, completing risk analysis and implementing follow-up assessments to ensure compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, to ensure company maintains compliance, while ensuring all management duties are carried out in line with the applicable legislation.
  • Maintain detailed, accurate records for key activities.
  • Maintain confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Built positive, productive relationships with all personnel, using open communication techniques.

Health & Safety Technician

General Semiconductor
Macroom, Ireland
06.1987 - 02.1997
  • Monitored workplace activity to identify areas of risk and non-conformance.
  • Provided solutions and implementation plans for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Trained staff (over 1000 employees) through courses covering relevant health and safety standards.
  • Advised businesses on required works and associated costs to improve workplace safety.
  • Inspected work environments for conformance with established safety rules.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of statutory and legislative industry developments.
  • Instructed workplace representatives on required policy updates to meet new government legislation.
  • Performed random inspections of work areas to assess health and safety.
  • Implemented proper waste storage and disposal measures to manage refuse.
  • Investigated workplace accidents and incidents thoroughly to eradicate future risk.
  • Supported businesses in standardising occupational health and safety practices.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Environmental Management

British Safety Council

Higher National Diploma - Management and Employee relations

Munster Technology University

Higher National Diploma - Safety, Health and Welfare

University College Cork (U.C.C.)

Skills

  • CPR/AED Instructor
  • Occupational First Aider
  • Manual Handling Instructor
  • Presentation Skills training
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Strategic planning
  • Motivational leadership
  • Corporate communication

Timeline

Health & Safety Manager

Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd.
03.2022 - 08.2025

Associate Director EHS&S

Astellas
01.2022 - Current

Health & Safety Technician

General Semiconductor
06.1987 - 02.1997

Higher National Diploma - Environmental Management

British Safety Council

Higher National Diploma - Management and Employee relations

Munster Technology University

Higher National Diploma - Safety, Health and Welfare

University College Cork (U.C.C.)

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