Richard Caddis Mbchb Ffom

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ABOUT RICHARD CADDIS MBCHB FFOM

Experienced Occupational Health Consultant and Aviation Medical Examiner with in-depth knowledge of worldwide health and safety laws and their implementation in high-risk corporate environments.At the senior director level, I am adept at assuring adherence to applicable occupational health, safety, and wellness legislation and standards. I established and managed health surveillance programmes and created relevant medical fitness assessments for safety and business critical roles in the railway, aviation, engineering, and corporate settings while working across a number of FTSE organisations with international travel and occupational health needs. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, as well as the ability to express complex and sensitive information. I have a track record of establishing, developing, and directing successful and efficient worldwide occupational health initiatives and standards based on evidence. This is backed up by significant expertise of workplace wellness initiatives and the capacity to build focused and customised employee assistance programmes. I am a specialist in early intervention, health promotion, and injury prevention practises, focusing on evidence-based treatments and innovative research-led pilots to target programmes based on causes of work-related absence and lost time injuries. I collaborate closely with key stakeholders and leaders across the organisation to ensure that relevant and robust occupational health advisory services, corporate safety management systems, and evidence-based wellbeing strategies are in place, and that the organisational and regulatory aspects of employees\' health, safety, and wellbeing are driving business performance and legal compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, as well as the ability to express complex and sensitive information. Adept at establishing and implementing strategy and culture change, managing the team to execute group OHS provision and safety management and assurance programmes for UK and global operations, and reporting on corporate compliance and risk to the board. I lead and mange a diverse global team, with the ability to inspire & engage ensuring individuals maximise their potential. Capability in managing proactive company responses to global health concerns (Ebola, Zika, COVID-19) that rely on mature communication skills with the Board, workers, external bodies (CDC, WHO), and markets affected. Special advisor to the UK government on COVID-19 community testing pillar.