mick bates
Consultant
Mick is an experienced health and safety professional and has worked in high-risk sectors, including demolition, quarries and the electrical sector. An engineer by background with more than 30 years of experience backed up by qualifications in health and safety (including the NEBOSH International Diploma). Mick brings a human-centred perspective with practical insights to critical control management.
His experience includes:
• Head of H&S for St John, a senior role which included developing and implementing strategy as well as increasing the capability of the governance and executive teams in due diligence and risk management. The position also required the management and development of a team of 20, which included occupational therapists, psychologists, safety generalists, and occupational health nurses.
• Health and Safety Roles in Fast Moving Consumer Goods, High-Risk Manufacturing, Construction and Demolition, as well as Project management roles for complex installations.
• Multiple contracts (consultancy) for high-risk work environments, including in the electrical and utilities sectors for Northpower and Alpine Energy.