Jacqueline Munro
Kildare,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated health and safety professional with expertise in ISO 45001 and H&S management, risk management, and technical writing. Proven track record in conducting audits and inspections, delivering health and safety training, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene , machinery and equipment standards. Skilled in incident investigation, reporting, and manual handling assessments. Committed to enhancing workplace safety through meticulous attention to detail and effective risk management strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
EHS Manager
Lidl Ireland/Northern Ireland
Dublin
2016.11 - Current
- Risk Management, monitoring and ensuring adherence to H&S legislative requirements by performing regular inspections and where necessary, risk assessments of store and warehouse to identify any potential hazards or breaches thus ensuring adequate pest control, food, machinery & equipment safety compliance
- Analyse accidents and incidents/near misses and led investigations into to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences effectively.
- Implemented necessary staff training to improve health and safety standards in different scenarios, i.e. return to work following work place incident etc.
- Trained employees in health and safety procedures for increased awareness and compliance (Induction, manual handling etc)
- Proficient in conducting ergonomic assessments including pregnancy risk assessments, return to work and stress risk assessments (refresher manual handling training where required)
- Reviewed and implemented H&S policies and Safe Operating Procedures.
- Revised and amended health and safety statements and risk assessments with updated legislative changes and the addition of equipment/new machinery etc.
- Facilitated emergency response drills with the aim of improved preparedness amongst staff in office, logistics and store environments.
- Supported additional emergency preparedness for the distribution centres by further developing the existing emergency response plans.
- Liaised with regulatory bodies, (HSA, HSE) to ensure consistent statutory compliance and maintain positive working relationships
- Monitored warehousing activities to ensure operational and operator safety.
- Examined tools, machinery and equipment to determine safety and adequacy in stores and warehouse facilities.
- Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing through safety initiatives.
- Led the regional Bi Annual Safety Forums to drive communication and employee engagement in safety for stores and warehouse
- Managed Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for various projects rolled out through business projects
- Working with management to identify and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepared and delivered data analysis and reports outlining achievement of Health, Safety and required KPIs.
- Streamlined and improved reporting processes, expediting issue resolution times considerably.
- Assisted the Head of EHS and team and managed the region in the Health & Safety Management System to ensure certification to ISO 45001.
Health & Safety Coordinator
CEAL Engineering
Kildare, Co Kildare
1999.08 - 2009.01
- Provided high-level administrative support to the H&S Consulting engineer, ensuring the business remains compliant with health and safety legislation through meticulous record-keeping, data analysis, and coordination of activities.
- Schedule safety audits with external companies and update safety statements/risk assessments
- Assist, compile and review machinery risk assessments and conduct safety audits for CE certification compliance
- Maintain accounts systems and issue accurate invoicing
- Arrange site inspections, coordinating with external engineers in legal proceedings
- Drafting formal documentation and reports for litigation purposes
- Conducted safety inspections and collaborated with Dublin Zoo, Wild Ireland and animal consultants to develop site specific emergency evacuation procedures
Education
Level 8, Bachelor Degree/Higher Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
University College Dublin
Dublin, LeinsterLevel 7 Higher Certificate - Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
University College Dublin
DublinFETAC Level 6 - Business Law
The Open College
FETAC Level 6 - Manual Handling Instructor
Qualtec
PHECC - First Aid Responder
Shorcontrol
CPD - ISO 9001 Quality Management Internal auditor
Irish Quality Centre
Skills
- ISO 45001 and H&S management
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Technical writing and data analysis
- Audit and inspection
- Health and safety training
- First aid certification
- Food hygiene standards
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Manual handling assessments
Affiliations
- Former Child Welfare Office & Designated Liaison Officer Clane Rugby Club
- Former Irish dancer and coach
- Solo and Team Hiking
- Beauty Therapist and Makeup Artist
- Nail Technician
Timeline
EHS Manager
Lidl Ireland/Northern Ireland
2016.11 - Current
Health & Safety Coordinator
CEAL Engineering
1999.08 - 2009.01
Level 8, Bachelor Degree/Higher Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
University College Dublin
Level 7 Higher Certificate - Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
University College Dublin
FETAC Level 6 - Business Law
The Open College
FETAC Level 6 - Manual Handling Instructor
Qualtec
PHECC - First Aid Responder
Shorcontrol
CPD - ISO 9001 Quality Management Internal auditor
Irish Quality Centre