Over thirty-five years of experience in workplace compliance
Recognised expert witness. Current Chair of the IIRSM London region; Past Chair and committee member of the IWFM Sustainability Special Interest Group. Member of IoD Expert Advisory Group.
Chair of CIBSE TM13 “Minimising the risk of Legionnaires’ disease” publication
Regular industry speaker, blogger and contributor to the industry press
Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH). Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)
Author of the original IWFM Risk Management Good Practice Guide (2010)
Risk and safety management are fundamental to the success of any organisation and should be seen as investments, not spends. With increasing scrutiny on not just the legal and financial, but moral and reputational aspects of business performance, knowing who to engage for accurate, verifiable independent and trustworthy advice is crucial. It is this advice we strive to deliver.
Good health and safety management doesn’t happen by accident."
Greg is a recognised expert and as a result has been asked for support in a range of investigations, including, most notably, the Legionella outbreak in Barrow-in-Furness in August 2002. He has been involved in investigations carried out by the local authorities, HSE and ORR.
With his extensive working knowledge, Greg is a regular presenter and has spoken at events run by, amongst others CIBSE, IWFM, IIRSM, BISRA, the Health Protection Agency, The British Safety Council, RICS, and IOSH. He is a regular contributor to the industry press with over 200 articles published to date.
He was the author of the original IWFM good practice guide to risk management, published in 2010, chairing the CIBSE review of TM 13 “Minimising the risk of Legionnaires’ disease”, authored Part 9 “Risk assessment and risk management” of CIBSE Guide M and been involved in discussions with various Government departments and others (formerly DECC, Defra, the HPA (now UK Health Security Agency) and CCC) on compliance and sustainability.
Using this combined experience Greg is increasingly being asked by customers to brief and update their boards of directors and governors on health, safety and environmental compliance. Greg has also recently joined an Institute of Directors Expert Advisory Group on The Future of the Workplace.
Insights by Greg
Are we ready for climate change?
17th May 2024
On Tuesday 14th May 2024, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) explored the link between climate change and security, with oral evidence provided as part of a new inquiry.
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No falls week
15th May 2024
This week, 13-17 May 2024, sees a new initiative from the No Falls Foundation (a charity focused on work at height sector) designed to bring work at height into greater focus.
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HSE have updated the RIDDOR guidance
25th April 2024
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued an update highlighting changes that have been made when reporting under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
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