Abigail Patterson
Principal Operations Safety Specialist at Network Rail
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Really excited to be able to share our new Safety Policy and Health and Safety Management System, now that the election is over and they're published on Safety Central.Updating these two crucial documents has been the highlight of my career so far. I'm really proud of the way we've managed to improve them, keeping them simple and accessible to everyone, whilst expanding the scope the HSMS covers and integrating it better with our wider management systems.I care passionately about our Health & Safety vision, and getting everyone home safe everyday. I'm hoping that these projects which set out what we want to achieve and how we do that, will make that more likely.I've offered to come and speak to anyone about the HSMS, and I mean it, so if you'd like to hear more please let me know and I'll try and find the time.Credit to Liz Parkes from AARC for her work on the HSMS, her knowledge and professionalism on the project was vital in delivering it.https://lnkd.in/eWMQWWaz
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Hayley Rance, BSc(Hons) MSc TechIOSH
Analysis and Reporting Manager (Safety, Health and Environment)
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Great work on this Abi, it’s amazing to see how clear the new policy and HSMS are and I know loads of hard work went into this. 👏
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Laurence Medina, MBA
Principal Safety and Security Culture Specialist at Network Rail
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Fantastic improvement for a simple and easy document that we can all understand and relate to. Well done, Abi and Liz! This can make such a difference to getting Everyone Home Safe Everyday, weighing the meaning of every single word in this vision.
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Paula Hilliard
Strong, professional, and approachable Manager with 20+ years’ experienceseamlessly creating and implementing complex change programmes that exceed expectation, bringingemployees along the journey.
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I know that you truly care about this work- and openly shared the opportunity to speak to anyone. Danielle Trebisacce are super thankful to you.
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Lewis Matthews👷🏼
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Hi Abigail, I think it would be great if you could come and talk about the new HSMS at the Amaro Safety Stand Down that I host every week, let me know 👍🏼Michael
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Steve Derrick
Managing Director AARC Professional Services Limited
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Excellent news Abigail Patterson, pleased to see the documents are being well recieved and thank you for the mention.
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Danielle Trebisacce
Business Change Specalist
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Paula Hilliard and I are very excited for you to share your work with our team. Thank you for the opportunity
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Michael Hamill
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Great work Abi really worthwhile projects 👏
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David Shipp GradIRM
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This is fantastic Abi, great work!
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Emma Somers
Change & Team Development Consultant. Helping individuals and teams to improve performance and make positive and lasting change at work.
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Well done Abigail Patterson and Elizabeth Parkes. Great job!
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