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Our People

You are in safe hands. Our fire risk assessors and trainers have a vast amount experience within both the private and public sectors and possess an understanding of the culture of both these working environments.

Our fire risk assessors are all ex-fire safety officers with decades of practical fire safety experience in the Fire Service (more about our Fire Risk Assessors). All of our trainers are highly experienced in their respective fields.

The Office Team

Roger Balderstone

Roger is part of our internal audit team, using his experience to monitor the standard of fire risk assessments we produce. Roger also conducts fire risk assessments and provides guidance advice based on his vast experience in the Fire Service.

Mick Goldstone

Mick is part of our internal audit team, using his experience to monitor the standard of fire risk assessments we produce. Mick also conducts fire risk assessments and evacuation drills with clients, and has even been know to take the odd training session.

Having retired from the fire service a few years ago now, Mick is always keen to get away on holiday, which is an envious position to be in. If Mick ever comes to your company, his next holiday will not be far off!

Brian Gregory

With a background in The Scots Guards and Fire Service, Brian has vast experience in the Safety and Training arena. Brian took part in the 1987 Trooping of the Colour and served around the world, before joining Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. As an amateur rugby player of both codes, formerly with the famous Heysham Atoms for 12 years, Brian now plays for his local Union side but he still follows the Bradford Bulls and has an interest in most sports.

Brian is at his most relaxed with a beer in hand, especially if Star Wars happens to be on. He has recently developed a taste for chicken's feet following a trip to Hong Kong, and when the time comes, he would like to come back as a fully trained Jedi Knight.

Cyndi Powell

Cyndi is our office and project administrator. She supports Chris in managing the office and takes charge in his absence. Cyndi began her career working as a waitress in a hotel.

Cyndi is obsessed with the twilight saga, both in book and film form, and has a soft spot for the character Edward. She has ambitions to visit Paris and loves all things pink.

Pam Richards

Lancashire-born Pam will be ensuring that the busy Safety Management office continues to run like clockwork as well as being the first point of contact for both customers and staff. Pam’s previous experience as an office “all-rounder” will be well utilised as will her sunny disposition.

Chris Tyler

Chris is our ultra-efficient Office Manager who has spent most of his career in media monitoring and found his way to us via a quaint cafe in Kendal. Chris is an avid reader with a spare room at home dedicated to books. When asked about other hobbies, Chris lists C-beebies, colouring and painting! With a young child at home, his time is filled well.

Chris is at his happiest sat at the kitchen table enjoying a Thai meal and has ambitions to visit Mexico City. Chris enjoys French films, his favourite being Diva (1981), and when the time comes, he would like to come back as himself and do it all again.

Christine White

Christine is our finance and personnel manager. She oversees the smooth running of the systems that support the staff and ensures the bills go out on time. If you receive an invoice from us, Christine will have sent it.

Christine is a keen traveller and enjoys attending blues festivals across the globe.

Nicola Whiteside

Nicola is our sales and customer service representative. She is the person most likely to ring you to see how a job went and to keep you informed of new products and developments that may interest you.

Nicola is easily recognised by her impressive hair and has been known to sleep standing up, so as to avoid re-styling it in the morning. Her first paying job was as a waitress at the Highwayman Inn where she wowed the locals with her ankle socks, and she has plans to come back as a cat in the next life.

Ben Yates

Ben specialises in web design and all things IT, making him a rare commodity in Safety Management (UK). Having been with the company almost since the beginning, Ben has seen many changes. Ben is an avid car enthusiast and enjoys football, being a Blackburn Rovers supporter for his sins in life.

To discuss your requirements, or if you don't see what you are looking for, call +44 (0)1524 784356. Alternatively you can use our contact form or e-mail us