Keith Ball - Regional Safety Adviser

18 October, 2007

NAME: Keith Ball

COMPANY/REGION: Persimmon Plc

JOB TITLE: Regional Safety Adviser

DEPARTMENT: Health & Safety

PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR DEPARTMENT DOES?

As described overleaf.

PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?

Carry out safety audits.Monitor safety inspections.Carry out training.Attend pre-start meetings and board meetings.Assist and support the improvement of health and safety.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

Interaction with all trades and people from all walks of life. Improving standards in health and safety.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CAREER?

To make a difference.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DID YOU NEED TO GET THIS JOB?

Formal H & S Qualification

NEBOSH

NVQ 4

IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE A GRADUATE OR TRAINEE LOOKING FOR A JOB IN YOUR WORK AREA?

As much hands on experience at site level.