Delegate Comments

'The level of the course was just right and I would definately recommend this course to other people'
J Postlethwaite, Director, Pressure Design Ltd, Rotherham

'The size of the group made it easier to learn'
D Gosling, Managing Director, Terry Milner Ltd, Bramley, Leeds

'Andy was very helpful and understanding of learning abilities and made sure the pace of the course matched all delegates'
G Bovington, Senior Site Security Officer, Savills, Monks Cross Shopping Park, York

'Andy is very good at making the subject interesting and understandable, I enjoyed the interaction with other personnel and getting their take on things'
S Wood, Quality & Warranty Manager, Caledonian Modular, Newark

'The trainer was excellent'
N Myers, Operations Manager, Ritchey Ltd, Ripon

'I've gained a lot from the content, and feel much better equipped to deal with h&s within my remit. However, it was the discussion that you allowed and facilitated which gave us all the opportunity to share experiences and best practice that really made the course feel "personal", and was of the greatest benefit. I gained a huge amount, and I think the majority of this was down to your facilitation and course leadership, and I'm sure my other course colleagues would agree. I can honestly say that I never thought I would be saying this about a h&s course, but with your brilliant delivery, your promotion of a relaxed yet concentrated atmosphere, and the great mix of people attending the course, I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 days we all spent together. I genuinely believe that this wouldn't have been the case with a different course leader, and I wanted to thank you for making the course such a pleasure to attend and take part in. I would thoroughly recommend the course, your company and most important of all you as a course leader to anyone. Many, many thanks once again for such an enjoyable and beneficial 4 days'
S. Moxon, Human Resources Manager, Proact Ltd, Chesterfield

'The trainer, without a doubt the best I've ever had on a course (and I'm not just saying that!). Always reviewed and checked understanding, didn't make anyone feel stupid, good pace, lovely tone and mannerisms. Made quite a dry subject fun and interesting.'
Z. Fletcher, Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Macmillan Cancer Support, York

'A very enjoyable and informative course that was very well presented, many thanks.'
G. Kennett, Compliance Manager, AR Environmental Consultants Ltd, Harrogate

'An excellent trainer and good group of students. Thanks for a great course. Really enjoyed the 4 days. Will recommend SMSE Ltd so may see you in the future!'
A. Charlesworth, Production Manager, Modular UK Ltd, Derby

' Good group, excellent tutor'
S. Dean, Facilities Manager, GFM Ltd, York

'I would definately recommend this course'
P. Harrison, Director, Harrison Blinds Ltd, Easingwold

'The training facilities were excellent'
D. Gibson, Production Director, Terry Milner Ltd, York

'The level of the course was just right and I enjoyed the interaction with other people from other industries.'
R. Rogers, Compliance Controller, 4R Group, Leeds

'The course tutor was very attentive to the needs of the class and was able to judge the requirements for breaks & change in pace very well! The course made me aware of things I hadn't taken into consideration regarding Health and Safety'.
C. White, Warehouse Manager, Opening The Book Furniture Ltd, Birmingham

'Andy was an excellent trainer and made the course very interesting. The content was interesting, informative and well presented. I want to thank you for making the IOSH course both enjoyable and manageable. I was very impressed with your energy and enthusiasm and your ability to keep us all on track and on task'.
H. Thomas, Managing Director, Opening The Book Furniture Ltd, Birmingham

'Some of the best facilities I have ever seen on a course; the chocolates and sweets were a nice touch! The level of the course was just right, not too crammed and the instructor made sure we all understood before he moved on. The course made a 'dull' intense subject interesting and the interaction was good. An excellent course, the instructor was very good and made an intense subject very informative'.
A. Heanon, Senior Communications Engineer, Babcock Ltd, York

'I found the course interesting and factual, the trainer was excellent'
C. Stables, Team Leader, IPS (LLP) First, York

'The level of the course was just right and the facilities were excellent'
B. Nolan, Managing Director, Circuit Electrical Testing Ltd, Leeds

'Course is well tailored for the mixture of personal abilities; Congratulations on a successful course - I thought you came across well & did a very good job presenting & ensuring everyone understood the relevant parts & had a good grasp of the bits that mattered.'
M. Aldous, Contracts Manager, Montpellier Engineers Ltd, Harrogate

'I would definately recommend this course'
S. O'Neill, Works Manager, Montpellier Engineers Ltd, Harrogate

'I enjoyed being able to work with other people and understand their problems and learn about other aspects; also, the tutor was very good at getting everyone to work together.'
J. Purchon, Production Manager, IPS (First) LLP, York

'You were excellent, a great teacher, put us at ease and we both thoroughly enjoyed the course. You kept us interested and made the course enjoyable.'
S. Dawson, Staff Co-ordinator, IPS (First) LLP, York

'The mix of training approaches was very successful. I am a professional trainer and am usually quite critical of formal courses; Andy had an excellent style of presentation with energy and clarity throughout which really helped to keep me focussed. Andy brought the workbook alive and I learned more from face to face discussions than anticipated. Very well worth coming and much more enjoyable than I expected. Andy is an outstanding trainer; he makes it very easy for people to learn. In 30 years of training I have rarely come across someone so skilled.'
R Van Riel, Managing Director, Opening the Book Ltd

'The food was excellent and I enjoyed the relaxed instructor and how he got the course across to us.'
A Nicholls, Staff Development Officer, Yorkshire Ambulance Service

'I would definately recommend this course to other people.'
J Mathews, Service Delivery Manager, Mitrefinch Ltd

'The level of the course was just right.'
J Pilling, Business Systems Manager, Vencomatic UK Ltd

' The course was well planned. Good to have a mix of people from different professions, this made group discussions more interesting.'
C Cooper, Business Manager, Opening the Book Ltd

'I would definately recommend this course.'
D Watson, Contracts Manager, Igen Ltd.

'I really didn't like Health and Safety but this course has managed to get me interested in it!'
E Benguerel, Head Veterinarian, Eville & Jones Ltd.

'The animated presentation was excellent.'
K Boyes, Track Inspector, Network Rail.

'Bearing in mind that the subject of the course is not the most enjoyable one, the trainer made it really easy to follow, encouraged participation and achieved the objectives: we all learned more about Health and Safety!!'
I Eguino, Official Veterinarian, Eville & Jones Ltd.

'The trainer made the course interesting.'
S Steer, Workshop Manager, Total Timber Solutions Ltd.

'Overall, the course was excellent.'
I Fryer, Grosvenor Facilities Management Ltd.

'The subject was one that needs interaction and not just information passed on; Andy got the balance right.'
C Bowsher, The Hydro, Harrogate Borough Council

'By far and away the best training course I have ever been on.'
M Crawley, Bereavement Services, Harrogate Borough Council

'Thoroughly enjoyed the course, thankyou.'
M Morrison, HR & Admin, Harrogate Borough Council

'The course was relevant to my role, the presenter was excellent and kept the class involved.'
J Packwood, Area Manager, Harrogate Borough Council

'Excellent course, delivered expertly!'
A Payne, Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate Borough Council

'I would say this course is one of the best I have attended and has a great relevance to my role. I felt I was able to contribute a lot to the course and have taken a lot away from it. The trainer (Andy) and the materials provided were excellent.'
E Perris, Event Planning, Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate Borough Council

'The course was very useful and due to the group discussions it was easy to think of the course content in relation to my place of work; course material is excellent.'
J Hutchinson, Planning Team, Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate Borough Council

'Excellent tutor and course.'
T Gordon, Parking Services, Harrogate Borough Council

'I would definately recommend this course'
E Souter, Estates Administrator, NRM, York.

'The course was made more enjoyable by the trainer. He has an extensive knowledge and an energetic teaching style'
E Merrick, Training Advisor, Igen Ltd, Leeds.

'The tutor was enthusiastic about the subject, had great knowledge and gave excellent advice'
N Collett, Projects Officer, NRM, York.

'Really Enjoyed the course. Andy made it fun and interesting and kept our attention. He was very attentive to our needs.'
S Spurr, Visitor Experience Operations Manager, NRM, York.

'The training facilities were excellent'
S Roe, Security/Learner Support, Igen Ltd, Leeds.

'I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere'
G O'Mahony, Estates Manager, NRM, York.

'I was impressed that four days Health and Safety training could be interesting and hold my attention! I think the group size of nine worked well and the interactive tasks resulted in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere'
G Platt, Duty Manager, NMSI, York.

'The course tutor did an excellent job, the tutor made sure that even the quieter people made their opinions count. A really enjoyable course, although I suspect our course tutor had a lot to do with that! Excellent course, well done!'
J Exley, Senior Controls Engineer, Lambert Ltd, Tadcaster.

'The trainer made the course interesting, I would like to learn more!'
R Jewitt, Electrical Chargehand, Lambert Ltd, Tadcaster.

'The course was interactive and enjoyable, it's much more easier to take in information when it's fun and relaxed'
C Rafferty, Accounts Clerk, Lambert Ltd, Tadcaster.

'I enjoyed the mental stimulation from an excellent tutor'
J Sharpe, CNC Operator, Lambert Ltd, Tadcaster.

'The course is very interactive'
C Russell, Turner, Lambert Ltd, Tadcaster.

'A serious subject delivered in an excellent manner. Many thanks to Andy for bringing it to life. A good mix of delegates prepared to get involved'
D. Bradley, General Manager, Bose and Lund Ltd

'Overall, excellent and Andy is a great tutor! I would recommend to my colleagues that they take the course'
C. Heptinstall, Production Supervisor, Mitrefinch Ltd

'I would just like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you, I really enjoyed the course, it helped make sense of all my years experience'
B. Close, General Manager, Garforth Town Football Club Ltd

'Thanks for a great course'
R. Faulkes, Facilities Operator, National Science Learning Centre, York

'I would defininately recommend this course to other people'
D. Tench, Administration Manager, Econ Engineering Ltd

'I enjoyed the content, the review and the level of knowledge gained to help in my role, the regular reviewing of the course was extremely helpful'
A. McCartney, HR, Payroll & ISO Manager, Mitrefinch Ltd

'I enjoyed the informative, educating nature of the course and the group discussions'
M. Hutton, Director, Securail Ltd

"Very good course, very well presented, thank you Andy
I Low HBC

"I thought the course instructor was exceptional, he made it interesting and even fun at times. Thank you Andy, I really enjoyed it
D Thacker, Community Services, HBC

"One of the best courses I have been on. Andy was really good and made the course interesting
A Lloyd, Community Services, HBC

"Andy was an excellent tutor with the right balance of Health and Safety and humour
S Mcgarry, HBC

"Really enjoyed the course, excellent tutor and well presented, pace was just right
J Dodson, Development Services, HBC

"Health and Safety can often be refered to as the least interesting; in this instance this is definately not the case
N Thompson, Development Services, HBC

"I think this is an excellent course; one of the best I have been on. Andy was excellent in making the course interesting and fun at the same time as teaching us what we needed to know
A Hare, HBC

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, it was a quality presentation and I enjoyed the informal relationship between the delegates."
Mr. S Hill, Managing Director, Vidar Media Group, Harrogate.

"An excellent, well presented course"
Mr. S Whitton, Assistant Operations Director, Lodge Service Ltd, London.

"I enjoyed the excellent tutor. It was a well organised course which could have been very dry but turned out to be great fun!"
Mrs. M Clark, BAIM Manager, Landmarc Support Services Ltd, Wiltshire.

"I enjoyed the relaxed, yet highly informative way it was presented"
Mr. P Lindsay, Finishings Director, First Angle Ltd, Bradford.

"Good introduction, friendly atmosphere and excellent tutor"
M Hemmens, Technical Manager, Lambert Engineering Ltd

"The animations and videos gave a clear understanding of managing safely. These were enjoyable and made it interesting. Everything was enjoyable."
M Hargreaves, Project Manager, Lambert Engineering Ltd

"I enjoyed meeting different people from all areas of life. We had a variety of lunches."
M Mabbot, Manager, vision Alert Ltd.

"All the course was good. The food was excellent."
C. Storey, Contract Manager, Sitexorbis Ltd.

"The group discussions brought to light any myths people have encountered. I've been on a few courses, but the content and delivery on this course is the best I've seen."
R. Williams, Health and Safety Officer, Lambert Engineering Ltd.

"Food great, especially the buffet on day four!"
M. Watson, Engineering Partner, Mayfair Security Ltd.

"Learnt a lot, dispelled a few myths and opened a few doors, lunch was good!"
L Moore, Partner, Tockwith Training Ltd.

"Good content, well presented."
J Carter, Manager, Mayfair Security Ltd.

Feedback from our November 2009 Managing Safely Course:

"Trainer did an excellent job of keeping it as a discussion, not lectures, I liked the examples and background e.g on law"
T. Procter, York.

"The whole course was a positive experience"
M. Bolton, Universal Av Ltd, Bradford.

"The fact that what could be a dry, legalistic subject was covered in a stimulating way and I never felt bored or tired"
E. Bartholomew, York.

"Presented in an interesting manner that kept my attention"
C. Beet, York.

"Good atmosphere, good tutor"
H. Parnaby, Ampleforth College.

"The course is excellent - it brings together all the elements in a really understandable format. It has given meaning and reason to the paperwork!"
C. Mossop, York.

"It was interesting having delegates from other areas and sharing experiences"
P. Wise, York.

"Good interaction and networking with other course members. Well facilitated and handled by the course tutor."
Debbie Blenkharn, Head of Safeguards and Diversity, Wetherby Young Offenders Institute, Wetherby.

"The trainer brought it to life rather than it being dull and information overload"
Faith Oakley, Business Manager, Dunelm Associates Ltd, Yorkshire and Humber office.

"Very informative. Over all a very good course to broaden thinking with regards to assessing risk and managing Health and Safety".
Mohommed Davud, Director, AK Central Heating Services Ltd, Leeds.

"I think the course is very well made. It responded to all my expectations. The trainer is clearly a very competent individual. It will be a great help when I get to actually managing the systems at work!."
Vladimir Danila, Technical Manager, Yorkshire Provender, Ripon.

"Interactive nature, chance to expand and talk around the subject matter."
Dr. Chantelle Shaw BEng PhD, QSHE Manager, Hoerbiger Rings & Packings Ltd, Bradford.

"The course was well worth while and I have expanded my knowledge on health and safety"
M. Shann, Director, Securi-Plex Ltd.

"Relatively relaxed atmosphere, but kept focused, very good trainer"
S. Bucknell, Creative Development Manager, National Railway Museum.

"Good course, expertly put across by the trainer"
S. Wilson, Director, Securi-Plex Ltd.

"Thanks to the trainer for making the course interesting, easy to understand and for presenting in a fun way"
J.P. Collier, Project Engineer, Securi-Plex Ltd

"A good introduction and plenty of food for thought. Good pointers for where to get further information and help."
Rachel Lavan, Glazier/Conservator, The York Glaziers Trust.

"The trainer was very good at delivering the course. He also went beyond his job as he helped me with extra advice and information on jobs. Very good!"
Mick Pratt, Private candidate, Bradford.

"The course was perfectly balanced. But a course can only be as good as the trainer. Andy was great and provided a good atmosphere and allowed good interaction between himself and the fellow delegates. It was lively and captured your mind all the way through. Thouroughly enjoyed my 4 days and would certainly recommend both SMSE Ltd and Andy. The use of visual aids help greatly and helped you picture in your mind what you were learning."
Daniel Giles, Administrator, Star Training, York.

"I just wanted to say thank you for the brilliant Managing Safely course I attended this week. It was really enjoyable - your presenting was terrific and the interest you showed in everyone's specific business was great. Also the balance was just right in terms of pace and content. It's the first time we have used SMSE for training, but I will definately recommend you for any future needs we may have"
J. Whale, Operations Manager, Screen Yorkshire.