David Asker-Browne
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.
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):
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.
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
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