Mr Brent Hudson
CFIIRSM
Overview
Brent Hudson – Expert Consultant in Machinery Safety, Risk Management & Compliance
Fellow of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Brent Hudson is a highly respected consultant with over 40 years of experience delivering practical, effective safety and compliance solutions across diverse sectors including manufacturing, engineering, defence, and specialist industries. As Technical Director of Machinery Safety & Compliance Services Ltd (MSCS), Brent leads with a deep understanding of PUWER, CE/UKCA marking, EMC, EMF and associated harmonised standards.
Brent Hudson began his professional journey as an indentured engineer, completing rigorous technical training that instilled in him the discipline, precision, and problem-solving skills that have underpinned his entire career. His apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND and MIEEE seems a long time ago but this engineering foundation provided not only a deep understanding of machinery and production systems but also the practical insights that have enabled him to become one of the foremost authorities in machinery safety and compliance.
His background includes senior leadership in two EU Notified Bodies, Brent has an encyclopaedic knowledge of CE/UKCA marking and legal compliance, particularly under the Machinery Directive, PUWER, and associated ISO/EN standards. He represented the European Commission during the third wave of accession, assisting Romania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic in aligning with EU safety laws—receiving a letter of commendation from the Czech Government for his work. He continues to guide companies through regulatory transitions with absolute precision.
Brent’s work focuses on making complex requirements accessible, delivering pragmatic solutions that enhance safety without creating unnecessary operational obstacles.
Brent is a Fellow of IIRSM and a Global award-winning innovator whose safety technologies have achieved widespread recognition. His contribution extends beyond consultancy to training, having developed and delivered RoSPA and IIRSM-approved machinery safety courses designed to build in-house competence and reduce dependency on external advisors.
Brent regularly serves as a guest lecturer in the Occupational Safety and Health faculty at the University of Sunderland, delivering technical lectures on risk, machinery safety, and compliance—free of charge. He does this to give back to the community and to inspire the next generation of safety professionals. His sessions blend real-world case studies with regulatory insight, helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Services provided by MSCS (www.puwer.co.uk):
PUWER inspections by competent, indentured engineers
Machinery risk assessments and compliance audits
CE and UKCA marking support and technical file preparation
ATEX risk assessment and compliance assistance
Functional safety analysis (including safety-related control systems)
Safety standards interpretation (EN/ISO/BS standards)
Design reviews for machinery and process plant compliance
Machinery guarding assessments and specification
Development of safe systems of work and operating procedures
Incident investigation related to machinery safety
Safety training (including ROSPA and IIRSM-accredited machinery safety courses)
Project management of machinery safety improvements
Support for conformity with Work Equipment Directive and Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
Stakeholder engagement on machinery compliance issues
Assistance with HSE interventions and enforcement responses
Brent’s personable and solution-focused approach ensures clients benefit from advice that is not only technically robust but also commercially realistic, aligning safety improvements with operational goals.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 25 |
| Air transport | 25 |
| Cement | 25 |
| Ceramics | 25 |
| Diving | 35 |
| Engineering | 35 |
| Food and drink manufacture | 25 |
| Heavy clay and bricks | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Mining | 25 |
| Nuclear | 25 |
| Paper | 25 |
| Plastics | 25 |
| Quarries | 25 |
| Recycling | 25 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Better regulation | 25 |
| Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) | 25 |
| Corporate manslaughter | 25 |
| Corporate responsibility | 25 |
| Electrical safety | 35 |
| Equipment at work | 35 |
| Ergonomics | 25 |
| Maintenance | 35 |
| Managing for health and safety | 25 |
| New nuclear reactors | 25 |
| Noise | 25 |
| Radiation | 25 |
| Risk education | 25 |
| Risk management | 25 |
| Temperature | 25 |
| Welding | 25 |
Services
Fees
contact info@puwer.co.uk for enquiries
Inspections
Our engineers carry out thorough inspections, focusing on safety-critical components that could affect the capability of the equipment being operated more safely.
Full and comprehensive reports and engineering project management database.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Director | 01.2011 - 06.2025 | Machinery Safety, Compliance Services Ltd, Welloingborough, Northants MSCS LTd is the UK leading consultancy in safety for equipment, Certification and Training. Duties/Accountabilities: Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the Group Holdings Directly oversee all activities in the machinery Safety sector for the UK. http://www.puwer.co.uk |
| Technical Director | 01.2009 - 01.2011 | TŰV SŰD Product Services, Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire TŰV SŰD used to be the leading organisation in the field of Safety Consulting, Testing, Certification and Training. Duties/Accountabilities: Reporting directly to the board of Directors. Directly oversee all Technical activities in the machinery Safety sector for the UK. |
| Technical Manager (Safety projects) | 01.2006 - 01.2009 | TŰV SŰD Product Services, Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire TŰV SŰD used to be a leading organisation in the field of Safety Consulting, Testing, Certification and Training. Duties/Accountabilities: Oversee Technical Safety Consultants for the Laidler Group of companies. Provide complete Safety Systems to clients including training and implementation with stakeholders. |
| Technical Safety Consultant | 01.2000 - 01.2006 | Laidler Associates, Belasis Business park, Billingham. Laidler Associates used to be the market leading consultancy in workplace safety, which covers machinery safety legislation and risk assessments providing solutions on a worldwide basis. Duties/Accountabilities: Senior Safety Consultant for Laidler Certification, Notified Body 0870 Provide complete safety solutions from Health and Safety Policy, Annual Health and Safety Support Contracts, Health and Safety Inspections, Health and Safety Audits, Risk Assessments, Accident Investigation, Health and Safety Manuals, Employee Health and Safety Handbooks through to stakeholder training. Registered advisor to the European Committee for Standardization, Appointed Expert on European Safety Standards. Attend National and Technical Committee safety meetings. Assess machinery against the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations and European Directives and CE mark machinery. Give advice and assistance on conformity with European legislation worldwide. |
| Senior Safety Consultant | 01.1999 - 01.2000 | Teesside Tertiary College, Marton Campus, Middlesborough LACS was a government run consultancy specialising in workplace safety. Specialist areas included European projects, machinery safety legislation and risk assessments. Duties/Accountabilities: Senior Safety Consultant for Longlands Certification, Notified Body 0675. Provide complete safety solutions from Health and Safety Policy, Annual Health and Safety Support Contracts, Health and Safety Inspections, Health and Safety Audits, Risk Assessments, Accident Investigation, Health and Safety Manuals, Employee Health and Safety Handbooks through to stakeholder training. Registered advisor to the European Committee for Standardization and the development of European Safety Legislation projects. Produce course work and content for Northern Counties Further Education Board and City and Guilds qualification in The European Directives for Machinery Safety. Assess machinery against the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations and European Directives and CE mark machinery. |
| Engineering Manager | 01.1995 - 01.1999 | Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings Ltd, Darlington Bodycote is the world's largest and most respected heat treating, hot isostatic pressing, materials testing and metallurgical coatings service company. Duties/Accountabilities: Health and safety for the site. Daily running of engineering department including:- purchasing, budgets, projects and special installations. Substitute for the Factory Manager in his absence or out of hours. Implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvement programmes. |
| Manufacturing and Project Engineer | 01.1991 - 01.1995 | Duties/Accountabilities: Maintaining and continuously improving electrical and mechanical aspects of production. Packaging Technologist for production area, liaising with suppliers. Installation and protocol of new packaging lines Setting up and implementing maintenance systems. Design and engineering of change over parts for new products. Implementing new products for global markets http://www.gsk.com/ |
| Electrical Engineer | 01.1986 - 01.1991 | British American Tobacco - Rothmans International Manufacturing (UK), Darlington British American Tobacco (BAT) in Darlington was the world’s most advanced cigarette manufacturing facility in the world. Duties/Accountabilities: Time served indentured engineer http://www.bat.com/ |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIRSM | Fellow (FIIRSM) | 09.2014 | 06.2025 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Degree or Above | Occupational Health & Safety Practice | 07.2011 |
Further Information
Brent Hudson began his professional journey as an indentured engineer, completing rigorous technical training that instilled in him the discipline, precision, and problem-solving skills that have underpinned his entire career. His apprenticeship, ONC, HNC, HND and MIEEE seems a long time ago but this engineering foundation provided not only a deep understanding of machinery and production systems but also the practical insights that have enabled him to become one of the foremost authorities in machinery safety and compliance.