FSG (Forum Safety Group) was started in January 2019 following requests to share health and safety information and set up a network of health & safety personnel from all businesses to share information and best practice.
The group collaboration excelled in June 2019 by sharing best practice by webinar to assist business return to work safely . The group tackles many issues and is engaged with the Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Major Incident Group.
The Chair is Mike Joy, MD Delyn Safety UK Ltd and consultees are Toyota, Convatec and Tata Steel Europe
Name: Mark Whitfield
Title: Chair of Steering Group
Website: https://wurkplace.co.uk
Director who controls and oversees all business operations, people, and ventures for Wurkplace Limited. Between raising a family and playing rugby, Mark takes responsibility for the success of Wurkplace, and with connecting businesses to experts in the field of HR and Employment Law. In line with SAFE, his goal is to ensure that companies are constantly moving towards fulfilling their short-term and long-term objectives through their Purpose, Mission, and Vision, all while staying compliant to current legislation and law: Protecting the business, the business owners, and the employees.
Name: Patricia Carlin
Title: Steering Group Member
Website: https://www.flintshire.gov.uk
A true morning person, Patricia divides her time between business development for the Flintshire County Council, and volunteering to further develop business relationships throughout the area. Through the Sandycroft Area Forum for Enterprise, Patricia has helped build a solid network of collaborators who, while all leaders of their own organisations, join together without ego. Patricia’s goals are to help get the Sandycroft Forum for Enterprise to a sustainable and autonomous place, where it will surely continue to grow.
Name: Terry Axon
Title: Steering Group Member
Website: https://www.allanmorris.co.uk/
Terry started at Allan Morris Transport over 30 years ago as a driver, eventually becoming a Managing Director and now part owner. When he’s not managing company business, Terry spends most of his time training for various sporting events. Both running and raising money for charity, Terry wasn’t satisfied with finishing just one marathon, so he ran in over 20. Spotting another challenge and the potential for growth, Terry joined the Sandycroft Area Forum for Enterprise because he knows that strengthening community spirit with local businesses provides solutions and solidarity.
Name: Lynne Wood
Title: Steering Group Member
Website: https://www.dlc.co.uk
Lynne is the Director for Direct Line Communications (DLC), which itself started its life in the Deeside Business Forum. The first female director of a commercial radio station in the UK and dubbed the Caribbean Queen for her love of Barbados, Lynn thrives on strong personality. She loves taking businesses – not just her own – from strength to strength and working with people who have shared values. Not interested in selling a product for selling’s sake, Lynn joined SAFE because she believes in providing the right solution for the right person and connecting with the community.
Name: Darren Biggs
Title: Member of the Steering Group
Website: https://www.farralls.co.uk/
Family man, endurance athlete, and Commercial Manager at Farrall’s Group, Darren is the newest member of the SAFE Steering Group. He is motivated by adversity and challenge, taking pride in his work managing all the sales, marketing, customer services, and day-to-day operation of all of Farrall’s sites. As part of a family-owned firm with deep roots in the area, Darren joined SAFE to contribute to the region and ensure that the business community looks after one another and continues to grow and thrive.
Name: Stuart Dean
Title: Member of the Steering Group
Website: https://www.2sfg.com
Family man, endurance athlete, and Commercial Manager at Farrall’s Group, Darren is the newest member of the SAFE Steering Group. He is motivated by adversity and challenge, taking pride in his work managing all the sales, marketing, customer services, and day-to-day operation of all of Farrall’s sites. As part of a family-owned firm with deep roots in the area, Darren joined SAFE to contribute to the region and ensure that the business community looks after one another and continues to grow and thrive.
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