Skip to content

About Us

Northern Bear Safety Ltd is a health and safety consultancy, dedicated to providing clients with the best possible support for all health, safety and environmental matters.

Our consultants are all chartered safety professionals, who are able to help businesses meet their legal obligations by providing health and safety training, advice and support.

We have a growing reputation for only providing clients with what they actually need, in a simple no nonsense style. We don’t believe in safety for the sake of it, and only concentrate on the issues that are relevant to a client’s business.

We provide a range of services, from the creation of bespoke safety management systems and risk assessments, through to training in subjects such as asbestos awareness and working at height. We have also helped a number of clients in achieving CHAS accreditation, as well as other accreditation schemes.

We have the ability to work in a number of different environments – e.g. retail, factory and construction so if you need “one off” assistance or longer term support, please contact us today for an informal discussion on your needs.

The Team

jason-harrisonJason Harrison, Managing Director

Following seven years’ service in the Royal Navy, Jason started his career as a safety professional in 1997 in the railway industry, working for Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) and National Express East Coast. He moved into the construction industry in 2008, originally as Group Safety Manager for Northern Bear PLC before being asked to set up a stand alone consultancy, Northern Bear Safety Ltd, in October 2008. Jason is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH), a Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM), a qualified ISO9001 Lead Auditor and an examiner for NEBOSH, marking both National Certificate and Diploma papers in his spare time.

david-neashamDavid Neasham, Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Following 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, David started his career as a safety professional in 2003 as the Safety, Health and Environmental Manager for Wensley Roofing Ltd. After two years he expanded into providing health and safety consultancy to many external organisations through Prosafe Consultants. In 2008 David was invited to join Northern Bear Safety Ltd.David is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH), a Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM), as well as being a qualified teacher of post 16 year old students and a Member of the Institute for Learning (MIfL).

Andy photo for new website e1357560367394Andy Grey, Health and Safety Advisor

After leaving university Andy spent 8 years as an asbestos surveyor, during this time he became the company’s health and safety representative. Andy started his career as a dedicated safety professional in 2011 joining Northern Bear Safety Ltd as a Health and Safety Advisor. He holds a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Andy is a Technician Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health).