I am a Consultant Chartered Engineer with broad-ranging experience of mechanical and electrical engineering as well as data, audio and controls. I have an active consultancy practice providing electrical safety management advice to small companies and national organisations.
I have developed and deliver training to private organisations and public bodies including the HSE.
I have extensive knowledge of electrical safety principles and relevant legislation, including temporary power infrastructure.
I am a member or chair a range of national British Standards Committees and am a UK representative on international committees responsible for electrical safety standards.
I have three books published on electrical safety (including the UK guidance on what is known as ‘PAT testing’) and one on lighting control.
I have given expert advice to the courts in health and safety cases on behalf of both the prosecution and defence teams. I have acted in insurance disputes and civil cases.
I am experienced in preparing expert reports compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules (Part 35) and the Criminal Procedure Rules (Part 19) along with associated practice directions.
I have prepared joint reports where there are differing opinions between experts submitted to the Court.
Areas covered include:
Compliance.
Design.
Design defects.
Dispute resolution.
Electrical building services.
Electrical design.
Mechanical engineering.
Electrical safety.
Electrical shock.
Electronic design.
Electronic engineering.
Engineering electrical.
Engineering energy.
Financial disputes.
Installer responsibilities.
Negligence.
Standards and legislation.