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I’m definitely now more organised!

At Global, we believe that educating students on the importance of fire safety is part of our responsibility for social value. At our Nottingham office, we’re often joined by work experience students who gain an insight into the daily functioning of the business by working across multiple departments, and leave having developed some new transferrable skills. George Kennington, a year 12 student from Toot Hill Sixth Form College recently completed work experience at Global, and this is what he learnt about the business throughout the week.

Understanding Sales & Marketing

“I started the week at Global with the sales and marketing team, and they introduced me to the business and took me on a tour of the building, explaining each department as we went round. I got to experience a meeting for the first time to see what goes on in the department, and saw the variety of work they do. One of the main tasks is looking after the websites, and they outlined their goals for it; including how they want the site to be at the top of Google when words related to the website are searched. By using Google Analytics, we worked out how to encourage more engagement, and I read through the site to see the rebranding they went through, and who their competitors are.

Eloise explained her role to me and the work that is done around the office and how she organises sales meetings. She also showed me the CRM system, which is used to organise all their data and manage their sales process.

More than just numbers

Working with Sam and Victoria in Finance opened my eyes to how accounts and finance is incredibly important to the workplace because they keep track of revenue, show profits, and pay expenses to the staff on the road. They showed me how they use their accounting software to organise all the money coming in and out of the business, how they pay employees, and I got to organise some of the expense reports. Victoria also showed me graphs, how she makes them, and explained why they are made to illustrate all the money that had gone through the business in a more concise way.

Keeping vehicles safe

The company has around 56 vehicles and I learnt how they must all be kept in good condition and safe for the employees to use. I also learnt how accounts pay for parking and the added difficulties of working in London, like high emission zones. They organise all the travel needed for the company, including tickets for trains and petrol cards to make travel easier for all the employees.

Working with clients

Whilst working in the Contracts team, I learnt about how they make contact with clients and ensure the work is being done in the correct way and following the contract’s requirements. This included sharing images to show the work is being completed to the correct standards.

I was shown how they create an organised plan for each site and route for each contract to make movement for the employees easier. They made folders to keep track of what’s going on and ensure health and safety is being followed to make employees safe, and to complete the job properly.

Each month, all the Contract Managers meet to discuss what resource they’ll be using, and at what point during that month. It is quite a busy meeting because sometimes everyone wants specific people on a project, especially when some people have large contracts and need lots of people which means it needs organisation and compromise.

Understanding external walls

I got taught about a variety of different issues that the company has to fix when buildings are incorrectly built when it comes to fire safety. I actually found out that your building could be burning but you don’t actually know because it’s in the gaps in the walls and climbing up the building and burning. If the surveys are not done properly or are incorrect, it can endanger the building. The team will recommend ways to improve the safety of the building, making the building safer for residents.

They explained the different things that may slow burning and stop it, or an alert, such as a fire alarm. I also learnt about the materials used to fill gaps in walls to slow fires to keep the building up to standard and not get fines.

Summary

Over the week, I’ve really enjoyed being at Global. Every employee has been kind and was so understanding when I needed to leave early on one day, and when I had a driving lesson.

I’ve learnt about every department in the business, how they interact, and how they are all important to how everything functions. As well as gaining an understanding of how a business operates, I’ve learnt some tips on how I can schedule my work and make myself a lot more efficient. It’s been great to learn about the ins and outs of Global, it was a lot of fun, and the office environment made for a great work experience.”

Global HSE Group shortlisted at the ASFP Awards 2024

Global HSE Group are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for Training and Development of the Year at the ASFP Awards 2024.

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Awards aim to recognise excellence within the passive fire protection industry, showcasing these incredible achievements to fellow members and industry peers.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of the Global HSE Group commented, “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for Training and Development of the Year. The courses we deliver through our Global Academy are written by our multi-disciplinary team who have extensive experience and qualifications ensuring that the content we deliver is nothing but the best.

Our Level 3 Fire Door Inspection Course is accredited by the ABBE and WFST, and purpose built training facility illustrate Global’s commitment to ensuring the best learning environment possible.

Global are committed to continuous innovation and investment in the upskilling and knowledge of the fire safety industry, demonstrated by the launch of three more courses in the coming months.”

For all media enquiries, please contact Lewis Hughes or Henry Day at Global HSE Group.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group excels as industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive
fire protection and technical fire consultancy from project inception through to remedial works, and have expanded into complementary areas, including MEP and sustainability, health and safety, and fire training.

Chris Sharman joins to lead the Global Academy charge

Global HSE Group, industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, are delighted to announce the expansion of Global Academy with the appointment of Chris Sharman.

Chris returns to Global HSE Group in the role of Head of Technical and Training where he will be responsible for the delivery and development of training within the Global Academy, whilst also providing Technical Support to the operational and Fire Engineering branches of the group.

Chris has been involved in the fire safety sector since the late 1990s in both the active and passive sectors. He has worked in roles from installation to contracts, sales to manufacturing and from Technical to Training, with his most recent role as the Training Manager for trade association the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).

Over the past 12 months, Global Academy has trained over 100 participants in the Level 3 Fire Door Inspections Course accredited with ABBE and WFST. The course set an industry benchmark, meeting the needs for legal requirement for the responsible person(s) of multi-occupant residential buildings over 11 meters to undertake inspections annually on fire doors at the entrances of individual domestic premises.

Ross O’Loughlin, Director at Global HSE group commented, “We’re delighted that Chris Sharman has re-joined us at Global HSE Group to drive our exceptional Global Academy forward. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the fire safety sector, but specifically in the delivery of high quality training. We’ve invested a lot of time and money in our Global Academy, with the objective of upskilling and enhancing individual knowledge within the industry, and Chris joining us demonstrates our commitment to excellence. We will shortly be launching an additional three courses, so keep an eye out for those.”

For all media enquiries, please contact Lewis Hughes or Henry Day at Global HSE Group.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group excels as industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive
fire protection and technical fire consultancy from project inception through to remedial works, and have expanded into complementary areas, including MEP and sustainability, health and safety, and fire training.

Global HSE Group Shortlisted at the Fire & Security Matters Awards 2024

Global HSE Group are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Fire and Security Matters Awards 2024. The four categories, Fire Safety Project of the Year, Fire Safety Campaign of the Year, Fire Safety Team of the Year, and ESG Company of the Year (Turnover Under £10m) are a testament to our commitment to excellence and quality-driven approach.

The Fire and Security Matters Awards are the official awards of market-leading publications Fire Safety Matters and Security Matters and aim to promote the importance of innovation while also underlining the highest standards of excellence.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of the Global HSE Group commented, “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in four categories at the Fire and Security Matters Awards. We’re extremely proud of the work we do, ensuring that both buildings and their inhabitants are safe, and so to be recognised in these categories speaks volumes to the hard work and commitment of our colleagues.

In a constantly evolving industry, we are dedicated to fire safety compliance, delivering the best possible service to our clients and continue to be at the forefront of innovation. We’ll be exhibiting during the day at the must attend Fire Safety Matters Live event, and look forward to the awards evening following what will no doubt be a great event.”

For more information about Global HSE Group and to stay up to date, please visit www.globalhsegroup.com or contact marketing@globalhsegroup.com

LHC Frameworks Fire Safety (FS2)

Global HSE Group are excited to announce that we have successfully been accepted onto the LHC Procurement Group Fire Safety (FS2) Framework.

Fire Safety (FS2) has been developed by LHC following ongoing engagement and consultation with the market and public sector organisations, including housing associations and local authorities providing an efficient, value for money procurement route to deliver a broad range of fire safety projects to ensure safety of tenants and occupants.

The LHC fire safety framework covers:

  • Fire safety consultancy and risk management
  • Fire safety system installations
  • Fire safety systems servicing and maintenance
  • Cladding remediation

What is the LHC Frameworks Fire Safety (FS2)?

As described on the LHC website

“With the variety of high quality large and SME contractors appointed to this framework, FS2 provides an excellent choice for clients to access a range of fire safety specialists, designed to facilitate greater collaboration between suppliers and the public sector, while continuing to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route to ensure protection from fire within their properties.”

Global HSE Group Lots

  • Lot 1 – Fire Consultancy & Fire Engineering
    North East England | North West England | Yorkshire and the Humber | East Midlands | West Midlands | East of England | London | South East England | Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 2 – Fire Risk Assessments and Survey/Inspections
    East of England | Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 4 – Installation & Remediation of Passive Fire Works
    North East England | North West England | Yorkshire and the Humber | East Midlands | West Midlands | East of England | London | South East England | Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 5a – Installation for Active Fire Protection
    Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 5b – Active Fire Protection Testing Servicing and Maintenance
    Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 7a – Cladding Remediation
    North East England | North West England | Yorkshire and the Humber | East Midlands |West Midlands | East of England | Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland
  • Lot 8a – Multi-Disciplinary Installation
    North East England | East Midlands | West Midlands | East of England | Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol/Bath Area | Dorset / Somerset | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly | Devon | North Wales | South East Wales | South West Wales | North East Scotland | Scotland Highlands | East Scotland | West Central Scotland | Southern Scotland

The Global HSE Group fire safety will be provided across the Global HSE Group divisions; Global Passive Fire and Global Technical Services. To get in touch and for more information on how Global HSE Group can assist you contact us today.