Mr Daniel Jacklin
LLB, LLM, LLM, MSc, SFIIRSM, FIC, CMgr, CEnv,
Overview
Sport, leisure, and facility safety. This includes swimming pools safety, water parks, outdoor watersports, drowning detection systems, accident investigation, in-water play equipment, lifeguarding, and training requirements.
I am a commercial leisure advisor to the RLSS UK and Director of the International Life Saving Federation of Europe. I am a Member of the ISO SW/136/8 technical committee which produces a range of after leisure and water safety standards including EN 15288, EN 1069, and ISO 20380. I have previously worked as a Head of Health and Safety and National Lifeguarding Manager in the UK. I recently authored the revised RLSS UK National Pool Management Qualification.
Key credentials
- LLB, LLM, LLM, MSc, SFIIRSM, FIC, CMgr, CEnv, MIEMA, MCMI, GradIOSH, MEWI
- Expert Witness Institute - Individual (vetted) member
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers - Tier 1 Expert
- International Life Saving Federation of Europe - Director
- Royal Lifesaving Society UK - Advisor
Expert witness work
I joined the Expert Witness Institute in 2017 as a provisional member whilst I completed the mandatory training and gained experience, under the guidance of a mentor, in my first cases. In 2020, I was upgraded to an individual (vetted) member following feedback from clients and an application process. APIL also received feedback from my clients and upgraded me to a Tier 1 expert on their register.
- 2021. Civil (personal injury, waterslide, Majorca) Irwin Mitchell LLP
- 2021. Civil (personal injury, sports matting, Scotland) Digby Brown LLP.
- 2021. Civil (personal injury, slide safety, England) Royds Withy King LLP.
- 2021. Crime (murder, swimming pool) Draycott Browne LLP.
- 2020. Civil (personal injury, slide safety, Turkey) Joint instruction.
- 2020. Civil (personal injury, aqua park, England) CFG Law.
- 2020. Civil (personal injury, slide safety, initial advice, England) Russell Cooke LLP.
- 2020. Civil (catastrophic personal injury, slide safety, Sark) NFU Mutual.
- 2020. Civil (personal injury, pool floor safety, England) Royds Withy King LLP.
- 2020. Civil (catastrophic injury, water sports, England) Irwin Mitchell LLP.
- 2020. Civil. (catastrophic injury, initial advice, Bulgaria). Simpson Millar LLP.
- 2020. Civil (minor personal injury, outdoor play in education, England). Dillex Solicitors LLP.
- 2020. Civil (initial advice only, sports equipment safety, England). Taylor and Emmet. LLP.
- 2019. Civil (catastrophic injury, non-fatal drowning, Majorca). Clyde & Co. LLP.
- 2019. Civil (minor injury, pedestrian safety, Scotland). Thompson Solicitors LLP.
- 2019. Civil (catastrophic injury, spinal injury, Spain). Russell-Cooke Solicitors LLP.
- 2017. Crime (manslaughter / HSWA offences, Northern Ireland). PSNI and HSE
T: +44 (0)7585 603770 | E: daniel.jacklin@slsgroup.org.uk
W: https://www.slsgroup.org.uk/ | Blog: https://www.leisurelitblog.co.uk/
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Local government | 11 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Entertainment and leisure | 11 |
| Public services | 5 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Risk management | 11 |
| Risk education | 11 |
| Corporate manslaughter | 6 |
| Managing for health and safety | 11 |
| First aid at work | 11 |
| Equipment at work | 11 |
| Horizon scanning | 6 |
| Adventure activities licensing | 3 |
| Disability | 3 |
Services
Investigations
I undertake investigations on behalf of claimants, defendants, enforcement bodies, sector bodies, and privately for employers.
An investigation will typically conclude with a report.
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Management Systems Consultant and Tutor | 06.2018 - 12.2019 | British Standards Institution (BSI) tutor for lead auditor and associated courses. |
| Director | 02.2015 - today | Director of SLS |
| Head of Health and Safety | 02.2015 - 10.2017 | Head of Health and Safety for 1Life Management Solutions. |
| Regional Lifeguarding Manager | 04.2014 - 02.2015 | Regional Lifeguarding Manager for 1Life Management Solutions. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIRSM | Fellow (FIIRSM) | 09.2018 | 10.2018 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|
Further Information
Academic
- Completing. PhD Sport and Health Science – Cardiff Metropolitan University
- 2017-2021. BPTC-LLM Bar Professional Training Course – The University of Law
- 2017-2020. MSc Strategic Quality Leadership – Portsmouth University
- 2013-2014. LLM International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation – University of Warwick
- 2010-2013. LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Law – University of Warwick
Vocational
- 2018. ISO/IRCA 9001, 14001, 45001 Lead Auditor – BSI
- 2015-2018. National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (RQF) – NEBOSH
- 2015-2017. National Diploma in Environmental Compliance and Management (RQF) – NEBOSH
- 2017. Level 4 Legionella Management and Assessment (RQF) - WMS
- 2017. Level 4 Food Safety Management (RQF) - Highfield
- 2017. UKCC Level 2 Judo Coach (RQF) - BJA
- 2016-2017. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Consulting (RQF)– CMI
- 2015-date. National Pool Management Tutor – RLSS
- 2015. Level 5 Education and Training (RQF) – Pearson
- 2015. National Certificate in Fire Safety Management (RQF) - NEBOSH
- 2015. National Certificate in Environmental Management (RQF) – NEBOSH
- 2015. Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) – TQUK
- 2014-date. UKCC Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification – Swim England
- 2013-date. National Trainer Assessor for pool, lifesaving, and open water – RLSS
- 2011. Level 1 Assistant Swimming Teacher Qualification (RQF) – Swim England
- 2011. National Pool Management Qualification – RLSS
- 2010-2013. Trainer Assessor for pool and lifesaving – RLSS
- 2008-date. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification – RLSS
Professional credentials
- 2020-date. Member of the Institute of Environmental Manager and Assessment (MIEMA)
- 2020-date. Chartered Environmentalist with the Society for the Environment (SfE)
- 2018-date. Fellow of the Institute of Consulting (FIC)
- 2018-date. Chartered Manager and Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)
- 2017-date. Expert Individual (vetted) Member of the Expert Witness Institute (MEWI)
- 2017-date. Tier 1 Expert Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- 2017-date. Graduate Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (GradIOSH)
- 2017-date. Member of the HSE’s Occupational Safety and Health Consultant’s Register (OSHCR)
- 2017-date. Specialist Fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (SFIIRSM)