Overview
Brian Houghton, Managing Director of Houghton Safety Services Ltd, worked in the UK chemical manufacturing industry for sixteen years. He was awarded a first class honours degree in Applied Chemistry in 1989. He was the Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to a major Agrochemicals manufacturer before establishing Houghton Safety Services in 2000. Working as a Health and Safety Consultant, Brian has gained great experience involving a wide variety of disciplines, including H&S Policies, H&S Reviews, Risk Assessment, COSHH Assessments, MSDSs, DSE Assessment, Expectant Mothers, Accident Investigation, Workplace Monitoring and Stress Management. He delivers a wide range of H&S Training. Brian is a Chartered Chemist and Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). He holds professional qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Protection including the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (Parts 1 & 2). He holds the PTLLS Level 4 Teaching qualification.
Specialisms
| Industry |
Years Experience |
| Agriculture |
10 |
| Chemicals |
35 |
| Cleaning |
5 |
| Education |
5 |
| Food and drink manufacture |
2 |
| Haulage |
2 |
| Manufacturing |
35 |
| Police |
2 |
| Public services |
15 |
| Warehousing |
5 |
| Topic |
Years Experience |
| Chemicals |
35 |
| CHIP |
15 |
| Hazardous Substances (COSHH) |
35 |
| Expectant mothers |
18 |
| Falls from height |
15 |
| GHS (Globally harmonised system) |
5 |
| Managing for health and safety |
18 |
| Offices |
20 |
| Risk management |
20 |
| Stress |
10 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
| IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
10.1999 |
03.2011 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |