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“I am nominating Neil Gob, an occupational health nurse for the Kent MFF Project. He has been with the project for more than a year and it clearly changed the way health and well-being is being promoted at the project. He has set up an occupational health clinic based in Tonbridge catering for everyone, including sub-contractors to have a facility where they could avail medicals, treatment and advise, health promotion and education , stress related issues and mental health advice, drug and alcohol testing, smoking cessation service and an open clinic which runs every Friday.
I think he deserves the recognition to the fact that he has been working so hard in promoting health and well-being across the project. SEMFF project consist of different sites usually more than 20 sites which he visits as much as possible and offer Mini Health Checks (Know your Numbers – Cholesterol, Sugar levels, BMI, Blood Pressure and heart rate checks) as this is vital to the workers. A lot of workers states that they don’t have time going to their GP’s just to have a health check. What Neil is offering is a good and convenient way of knowing health numbers and to identify any ongoing health problems, in which after can be referred to a GP.
• Neil made a 99-100% compliant in regards to medicals with all Costain employees and sub-contractors, including up to date drug and alcohol test.
• He led the way towards health campaigns every month which he believe that health campaigns should have a “Fun†factor “ and easy to understand e.g lung Olympics for smoking awareness, beer goggles challenge for alcohol awareness, initiate having a smoking cessation service in the project, invited guest from charitable institutions like British Heart Foundation, Samaritans, NHS sexual health services
• Innovated the One stop shop health board, the health and well-being suggestion box, the one stop shop Health QR codes
• Neil was featured in the Southern Shields Newspaper for Rail. He also led the way towards the Bronze status for Costains health and maturity Matrix
To be fair Neil is just an all round amazing guy that would do anything for anyone, even if it means going out of his way to do so.“
“Incredibly knowledgeable safety professional with an innovative thinking approach that brings a fresh twist to safety initiatives.“
“Neil always has time for other people in the business and always goes the extra mile when it come to health and safety on the project. He has set up loads of initiatives to help everyone on the project keep track of their health and well-being.“
“The Kent MFF team are outstandingly lucky to have Neil as part of our team here. His work ethic is professional and confidential which helps him bond closely with the whole team. There is never a question to big or small to ask and his door is always open, not just for medical help but also for any other problems outside of work. Neil has managed to keep up a 100% record of medicals for all staff on the Kent MFF Framework which includes medicals for all Subcontractors.
Neil also goes out of his way to come up with new ideas to incorporate the 'Be Healthy' brand within Costain. The innovative ideas that he comes up with are both fun and informative which I haven't seen elsewhere. Neil also goes out of his way to create competitions for people to adopt healthier lifestyles and improve there numbers which I am sure has helped a lot of people including myself.“
“Neil has been an excellent driver of personal health and safety on our project, which is critical to making people feel better; giving someone for people 'to go to' for health issues, improving job satisfaction and piece of mind at the workplace.
Neil is very proactive and a new health awareness topic is projected out the the team monthly, with literature, check ups, games and getting everyone's involvement.“
“Neil is extremely friendly and knowledgeable person.
You can always ask him for advice and he explains and gives the best advise.
He is very popular in the office and always smile.“
“I work with Neil in a joint venture with Costain, Neil is extremely pro active and passionate about what he does, you can approach him at any time, any day and he is always happy to help with any questions or information, he gets the team together in regular competitions! I won one myself and won a prize! Was so chuffed :), his competitions include one on losing weight and getting healthy! Such a great idea and a handful of people are now healthier and have improved their lives! (I wasn't one of them though ;)). He really adds a positive spin on our working days, it wouldn't be the same without him.“
“Neil has always been available to offer and deliver good non judgemental advice. He is pro active in driving initiatives that are both safety, and occupational health related. Neil maintains a good sense of humour, and is innovative in his approach to delivering occupational health messages,“
“Neil has been instrumental in raising health awareness on the MFF. . He issues monthly health reports and is continual driving forward healthy work/lifestyle. He is always available for discussions and health checks. On his advice I have personally visited my GP and am now undergoing treatment and been referred to a consultant at my local hospital. He carries out health checks throughout the framework. The checks carried out have recognised several cases of members of site teams being a risk to themselves and the team around them by not being fit to carry out their tasks at the time they presented themselves for their work tasks. Thus preventing possible accidents.“
“Always updating the company with helpful information on safety, at the end of the phone if needed.“
“Since joining Costain Neil has demonstrated Rail Safety through creative methods to inform staff about the safety hazard on site, office and home (including self awareness of one health and preventative methods).“
“Very diligent in his work.“
“Since joining the team Neil has made a positive contribution to the framework. Getting the team to think beyond work place health and safety to their own health and wellbeing.“
“Always willing to help with medical and any personal issues. Approachable individual“
“Been a fantastic addition to the team in Kent. Always able to chat about things openly.“
“His enthusiasm , energy and determination in driving the Safety Health & Well-being agenda in both Costain and in Network Rail Southern Infrastructure Projects. This includes our Mental Well-being agenda.“
“Made you feel completely at ease whilst giving me my health check, which can be extremely hard to do. I have never had someone tell me I'm fat in such a polite way before!“
“I worked with Neil previously on my last contract. He was our occupational health nurse and managed the occupational health and well-being on the project. Neil is brilliant at what he does and always generated interest and attendance at all of his well-being campaigns through his innovative and imaginative delivery.“
“Neil is an asset to the company very friendly and always happy to help and very approachable person.
His work on the MFF has been spot on and we achieved 100% on medicals and DNA's.“
“Neil has personally driven a robust well being and healthy living standard to all employees on the MFF. He has organised interactive games for employees to get involved in and also a biggest loser competition which lasted 2 months of which I was involved. This has made me changed by eating and living standards as there has been a vast improvement to my personal health.“
“Neil has been instrumental in helping and supporting me to improve my numbers. Neil has done this by taking my readings, offering advice on how to improve and then regularly keeping checks on my progress which has kept me focused. As a result i am in a much better place to carry out my work and my marathon training.“
“Our congratulations to you and the team for such a triumph! Everything was spot on - from the decoration of the tables, to the food, the entertainment and the band. Well done, you should be very proud (and exhausted too no doubt!)”
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