Summary
I have considerable experience of undertaking fire risk assessmemts and developing fire safety management plans. I also have a proven track record of developing and delivering effective fire safety training covering a wide range of fire safety matters.
I am highly motivated and able to arrive at innovative solutions to practical fire safety problems that fall outside of the established fire safety design codes.
I also have a successful record of dealing with the enforcing authorities in arriving at safe and cost effective solutions to counter enforcement action recommendations.
My key areas of expertise are:
1. Fire risk assessment and supporting services.
2. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supporting guidance.
3. Building fire safety plans.
4. Fire safety management plans including emergency procedures and special needs evacuation plans (person specific and generic PEEPs).
5. Active fire system design; especially sprinklers and fire alarm systems.
6. Active fire system surveys.
7. Development of detailed causes and effects matrices including all system interlocks.
I am highly motivated and able to arrive at innovative solutions to practical fire safety problems that fall outside of the established fire safety design codes.
I also have a successful record of dealing with the enforcing authorities in arriving at safe and cost effective solutions to counter enforcement action recommendations.
Expertise
My key areas of expertise are:
1. Fire risk assessment and supporting services.
2. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supporting guidance.
3. Building fire safety plans.
4. Fire safety management plans including emergency procedures and special needs evacuation plans (person specific and generic PEEPs).
5. Active fire system design; especially sprinklers and fire alarm systems.
6. Active fire system surveys.
7. Development of detailed causes and effects matrices including all system interlocks.
Experience
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Exova Warringtonfire
Fire Risk Assessment and Training Manager
- Current
I joined Exova Warringtonfire in August 2007 and have responsibility for the development and management of the fire risk assessment and fire safety training division of the business. In addition to these specifc services my previous experience lends itself well to undertaking active fire system surveys and developing property protection strategies for complex industrial applications. For example I have recently been part of the design team addressing the fire safety arrangements at a number of new power stations and state of the art waste recycling facilities. Since joining the Exova business I have also worked on a number of airport terminal projects reviewing the fire safety management plans and causes and effects plans, and revising and further developing these as required. I have also represented a number of clients in dealing with the enforcing authorities where enforcement actions have been brought against them.
Qualifications
National Examining Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management, comprising:
1. Managing Health and Safety (Unit NGC1)
2. Fire Safety and Risk Management (Unit FC1)
3. Practical Fire Risk Assessment (Unit FC2)
Institution of Fire Engineers – Fire Safety Examination (Graduate Level)
Chartered Insurance Practitioner (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII))
BTEC National Certificate in Business and Finance
1. Managing Health and Safety (Unit NGC1)
2. Fire Safety and Risk Management (Unit FC1)
3. Practical Fire Risk Assessment (Unit FC2)
Institution of Fire Engineers – Fire Safety Examination (Graduate Level)
Chartered Insurance Practitioner (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII))
BTEC National Certificate in Business and Finance
Interests and Hobbies
I have a keen interest in most sports and enjoy keeping fit. I am a member of Rochdale Trithlon Club, Royton Road Runners and Dark Peak Fell Runners. I regulary participate in triathlons of all distances and also enjoy taking part in long distance fell running and trail running events.
I enjoy travelling, especially within rural France, and hill walking with my wife and two daughters.
I have longstanding interest in transparency and slide film SLR cameras; those with with as little electronics as possible being of the most interest to me.
I enjoy travelling, especially within rural France, and hill walking with my wife and two daughters.
I have longstanding interest in transparency and slide film SLR cameras; those with with as little electronics as possible being of the most interest to me.
