David Asker-Browne

David Asker-Browne

David Asker-Browne

OVERVIEW

A widely known occupational health and safety professional accustomed to working with senior executives within client and regulatory organisations at home and abroad. Author of many articles in specialist H&S publications and an experienced tutor, trainer and expert witness.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am a Chartered Occupational Hygienist holding by examination the Diploma of Professional Competence in Comprehensive Occupational Hygiene Practice. I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene.


Preliminary Certificates of Operational Competence Awarded by the British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene (obtained via Portsmouth Polytechnic and Aston University):

EMPLOYMENT

Past Managing Director of Occupational Health and Environmental Assessments Limited, a company that I started in 1981. Prior to 1981, I worked in a variety of management roles for Colt International, ventilation equipment manufacturers.

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS

A Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene
A Chartered Occupational Hygienist
A Member of the Expert Witness Institute
President of the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists 1999 - 2000
Past HSE Asthma Partnership Board - Representing British Occupational Hygiene Society
Past Chairman and President of the Hampshire Health, Safety and Environmental Group
Past Treasurer of the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists & Council Member
Past Chairman of the Membership Committee of the British Occupational Hygiene Society
Past Editor of the Occupational Hygiene Newsletter

EXPERIENCE

Asbestos surveying in London office blocks and factories nationwide + court experience
30 years experience of ventilation, heating, air conditioning & air quality projects
25 years experience of running a consultancy business & employing staff
Have trained personnel in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, and done projects in Europe & USA
Have prepared circa 50 reports for the Court in personal injury cases (60% for claimants)
Have given evidence in Tribunals & the Criminal Court
Have conducted SHE Audits in UK, France, Germany, Italy & Switzerland
Environmental sampling experience in UK, France, Germany, Italy & Switzerland
Setting up an occupational health programme for 800 employees on multiple sites
Much experience of surveying for indoor environmental problems, heat stress & comfort
Factory noise affecting employees and the external community
Locum HSE manager Eastbourne General Hospital - 2 years.
Union Carbide - Controlling emissions fo Chrome 111, and Chrome VI fume