In this issue: The official FAAM Launch
NEWS
The ABC’s of CPD What is ethics?
An official publication of
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Development of the Faculty
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Introduction from Martin Stear
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Official FAAM Launch
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Membership & Events by Jean Prentice
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Ethics by Jonathan Grant
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The ABC’s of CPD by Garry Burdett
12 Qualifications by Colette Willoughby 13
Development of the Faculty by Bob Harris
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Meet the FAAM Board
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An introduction to FAAM News Martin Stear Welcome to the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM), which is the United Kingdom’s first body dedicated to you, the asbestos professional. As I write this article, FAAM already has in excess of 200 members, with membership at all grades growing. It has been a great and encouraging start; thank you for your support. “To be a professional, means that you have acquired knowledge and developed your skills.” As a member of FAAM, you have demonstrated a level of knowledge and expertise, commensurate with your grade of membership. FAAM permits and encourages progression, so whatever grade you are, we want to see you progress through the grades to full Member grade, expanding that knowledge and expertise. This is about you, not your employer and their accreditations and certifications. It is your knowledge, your skills and ultimately your career. To be a professional, means that you have acquired knowledge and developed your skills. This may be through a BOHS proficiency module or some other relevant course, or the Certificate of Competency and so on. But it also includes the many aspects of your career; surveying, air sampling, analysis, asbestos management, teaching, research, appearing in
court and writing reports etc. For each of us, it is not a particular qualification that defines us, but how our career has been shaped through planning and of course at times, chance. In my case, I fell into occupational hygiene by chance in late 1983, when I saw a job for a laboratory technician in my local job centre. That job was with the National Occupational Hygiene Service (NOHS) and within months I was analysing materials for asbestos. My career has been shaped as an occupational hygienist and ‘asbestos professional’, though time in consultancy, then HSE and now back as a consultant (and often as a court appointed expert). I define myself as a Chartered Occupational Hygienist but for asbestos, its harder, just an ‘asbestos expert’. We each have our own stories and each call ourselves something different but is there a label that defines us. I am a Consultant, Senior Consultant, analyst, expert and so on. “I fell into occupational hygiene by chance in late 1983.” I am not suggesting that we each need to be neatly defined, only that your level of progression should be recognised. We can see this through many walks of life, accountants and doctors, etc. We may not know or understand a person’s career progression, but a defined status assists us. Issue 1 | 3
If a person is a member of a professional institute, then their grade of membership points us to a level of understanding. FAAM has been years in the development but it started with you in mind, to allow you to define yourself. It, of course, does not stop there. A person stating that they hold P402 for asbestos surveying, does not make a good asbestos surveyor, but it shows they have training in the basic skills of surveying. A person at Technician Level is not necessarily any better, nor is an Associate, Licenciate, or Member.
The level of membership does not necessarily define you as a good analyst, surveyor or purveyor of asbestos management. For myself, I have not undertaken an asbestos fibre count for over 20 years, so I cannot claim to be an ‘analyst’. The point is that being a member of FAAM does not make you something you are not. It recognises what you are; trained and experienced to a certain level, but for each person, such training and experience will differ. One person may be a highly trained and experienced researcher who has never carried out an asbestos survey, but qualifies to Member
whereas another person (equally at Member grade) may be highly experienced at surveying and may manage a team of surveyors. Being a member of FAAM means you have simply demonstrated a level of professional membership, but also that you wish to progress.
not say I am ‘asbestos surveyor’, simply as you are a Licentiate or Member, for example. Operating to the code of ethics means that you know what your own skills and knowledge are and whether you are suitably placed to assist or solve the problem before you.
There are two key aspects of being a member, continual professional development (CPD) and the code of ethics. Maintaining CPD means that you, at whatever grade, are maintaining and progressing your knowledge. You have not obtained a qualification and then simply sat back, but remained active in the profession. You have read articles, attended seminars and workshops, given presentations and so on. Your knowledge and experience has continued to develop.
I have talked about being a professional and what that means, but FAAM will be much more than a body that gives you a ‘home’. The ultimate goal of all asbestos professionals is the proper assessment and management of asbestos. Interestingly, despite decades of development in asbestos management, much is still under debate. Do we take swab or dust samples? What does ‘contamination’ mean? Should we use electron microscopy more? And is quilling always necessary? When is the advice good practice (i.e. as far as reasonably practicable as defined by the law)? when is it best practice (more than the law requires)? and when is it overthe-top (an unnecessary waste of resource)? Such matters trouble the asbestos industry daily and on too many occasions, there are inconsistences.
The code of ethics is the cornerstone upon which FAAM is being built. There are many examples of poor practice, such as inadequate asbestos surveys and clearances etc. At its worst, those doing such work have done so in the knowledge that they have cut corners or given bad advice. Being part of a code of ethics means that you approach your work in a professional manner, providing good advice and working conscientiously to solve problems. It of course does not mean that you will never make mistakes, but simply that you work to a set of core values and will operate ethically. As in my previous example, you will
FAAM cannot solve all such inconsistences, but it can provide advice and support. Such advice and support will be aimed at supplementing HSE guidance to provide positions on common problems. As members of FAAM, your opinions on such matters will be sought as necessary so that we can provide FAAM position statements. “We are planning our first annual conference in late 2018.”
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we will hold periodic events, such as seminars and conferences. We are planning our first annual conference in late 2018. There will also be many ways for you to get involved, supporting the FAAM Board, sitting on working groups and participating at events. By the end of 2018, we will have announced how, should you wish to do so, you can be elected on to the FAAM board.
This year is going to see many developments in the growth of FAAM and I anticipate a significant growth in membership. I am sure you will find being a member of FAAM worthwhile and a very positive step in your career as an asbestos professional. I simply ask that you bear with us in this first year as we become established as the UK’s first and only professional body for asbestos professionals. Martin Stear Registrar of FAAM
The aims of FAAM News DR Martin Gibson Welcome to your new FAAM magazine “FAAM NEWS”, the official magazine or FAAM Members!! I am Dr Martin Gibson, one of the new FAAM Board members. As a quick introduction, I have been an Occupational Hygiene Specialist Inspector with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for over 30 years and have held the Asbestos National Portfolio position with HSE for more than 15 years. I have been involved in the development of the Control of Asbestos Regulations since 2002 and have been the leading author for most of the HSE guidance produced over that period including the Analysts’, Licensed Contractors’ and Surveyors’ Guides. One of my responsibilities in FAAM is “Publications” and I would like to provide a brief overview of the FAAM magazine. The aims of this FAAM magazine are synonymous with FAAM: These are to enable FAAM members to pursue excellence in their profession and to establish, develop and maintain the highest standards of competence. This magazine also seeks to assist in the guardianship of professional standards and ethics. Every publication will be designed to inform, enlighten and most of all educate the membership! The magazine will provide features and articles on asbestos technical matters (e.g. know your “non-
licensing” from your “notifiable non-licensing”!). The magazine will also outline the latest developments and activities in the sector, provide updates on the latest asbestos statistics (e.g. see Figure 1) and highlight changes in legislation and guidance as well as suppling details of forthcoming events and meetings. We want you to know what’s going on in the world of asbestos! As well as publication articles from
the regular features, each will present specialist readers and invited guests.
This magazine will allow members to have the opportunity to provide their views and opinions on asbestos related matters. The membership is wide and varied and has a range of knowledge and experience. The FAAM magazine will be one of the vehicles for transferring knowledge, information and experiences between members with the objective of improving individuals’ skills, expertise and competence. This magazine will highlight good practice and identify bad practice!! It will include photographs and quotes. We want the membership to be involved! You can contact the FAAM team at iamfaam@bohs.org or 01332 250714 if you wish to submit an article.
In this edition, you will meet the people behind the FAAM development process and the first FAAM Board. Each Board member is responsible for an important topic within the Faculty. This edition also brings you news and pictures of the official Figure 1: Mesothelioma in Great Britain: Annual actual and predicted deaths (From HSE statistics 2017). The number launch of the new Faculty reflects past exposure to asbestos. More information on the in October in London. data including regional variations and final occupations can be found in the document “Asbestos Related Diseases” which is available at www.hse.gov.uk/statistics.
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The FAAM Board looks forward to your future correspondence and involvement.
The official FAAM launch - 11 October 2017-
- Conrad Hotel, St James’s Park, London -
The official launch of the British Occupational Hygiene Society’s (BOHS’) new Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) took place on 11 October in Westminster, London. The event was very well attended, and the invited audience was able to learn more about this new association for professionals in the asbestos industry, and also hear from a panel of prestigious speakers which included: • Craig Barker: Asbestos Manager for Marks & Spencer Property • David Fishwick: Consultant NHS Respiratory Physician, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Chief Medical Advisor, HSE • Mavis Nye: President of the Mavis Nye Foundation (and sufferer of Mesothelioma) • Martin Stear: Chartered Occupational Hygienist, and Registrar of FAAM Speaking at the event, Karen Bufton, President of BOHS said “I’m delighted at the level of interest shown so far in this important new Faculty, and to be involved in its launch today. There is wide acceptance that there remains a compelling need to improve standards of
professional competence in many areas of the asbestos industry, which is why FAAM‘s vision is so critical. BOHS is ideally positioned to champion this area – the Society has been providing international leadership on protection against asbestos since the 1960s, and continues to pioneer excellence in standards’ setting in the field of asbestos.” Martin Stear, Registrar of FAAM explained more about the new Faculty: “FAAM will herald a fresh phase of focusing on raising standards and competency in the asbestos industry. FAAM’s vision is to establish, develop and maintain standards of competence in asbestos assessment and management practice for its members, and act as the guardian of professional standards and ethics in the profession of asbestos assessment and management.” “It’s a concerning fact to understand that asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year”. Karen commented: “I’ve heard so many people talking at this evening’s event about what an exciting time this is for the asbestos profession, Issue 1 | 6
now that there is a unique new association for the industry – and how they’re looking forward to seeing a focus on raising standards of competency. It’s brilliant to hear such positive endorsemenst and feedback.”
Karen concluded: “There is a wide realisation – by both the public and professionals in the asbestos industry – of the ongoing health issues caused by asbestos, and the continuing need to raise awareness and take action. It’s a concerning fact to understand that asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year. So if you’re interested in raising standards and reducing risks in the asbestos profession, I would urge you to become part of the FAAM community.”
Membership and Events Jean Prentice The FAAM Board is delighted with the response there has been since FAAM was launched on 11th October last year. We grew from zero to a membership of 236 in mid-June. This is a massive growth rate for a new organisation. Associates are by far the largest group: there are 119 which is just over half the membership. There are now 35 full Members, many taking advantage of the Special Application process, but we are confident that this will grow quite rapidly. It just takes longer because firstly the applicants have to assemble the relevant data and then that data has to be reviewed by at least two Board members. Your enthusiasm in joining FAAM enabled us to announce that FAAM is going to have its own
two day conference on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th November this year and we hope that, with everyone’s support, this will become an annual event. This time the venue will be Manchester: the city with the largest support for last year’s roadshows. We have selected three key conference topics which are:
speakers with knowledge at the forefront on these subjects; there will be something new for all of us. But these topics are not exclusive; it is your conference so please volunteer to speak if you have a burning issue you wish to share. We also need sponsors, exhibitors and of course attendees!
• Asbestos management and control.
As membership grows and if enough of you would support the idea, we could also start up regional meetings. Of course, we will need members within each region to help with the organisation, provide suitable premises and sponsor refreshments. Your support is much appreciated.
The draft program assembled so far has UK and international
Jean Prentice
• Asbestos-related diseases, current understanding and advances in their treatment; • Methods of analysis for asbestos: roles and limitations;
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The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection
2 DAY FACULTY OF ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 8 & 9 NOVEMBER PARK INN MANCHESTER 2018 will see the first conference of the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM), which will see a combination of plenary sessions, technical sessions and workshops. The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners and regulators, and other experts to discuss the latest developments in asbestos assessment, management and control.
The three key topic areas will be: Asbestos-related diseases, current understanding and advances in their treatment; Methods of analysis for asbestos: roles and limitations; Asbestos management and control. Whilst FAAM is building a programme based on these three topic areas, abstracts are invited for any aspect of asbestos. Rates for the 2 day conference attendance are as follows: BOHS Member £350 + VAT Non-Member £400 + VAT An exhibition stand for the 2 day conference is £1,000 +VAT including 1 delegate place. For more information about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities or if you have any other questions about the event please email conferences@bohs.org
RAISING STANDARDS REDUCING RISKS
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Asbestos, Ethics and FAAM Jonathan Grant What is ethics?
The word ethics comes from the Greek word “ethos” meaning character. Ethics is an attempt to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad or desirable conduct from an undesirable one depending upon a particular set of circumstances. As far back as Greek times ethics have highlighted the importance of character, both individual and community, on the moral standards that are applied to behaviour. Ethics can be underpinned by a wide range of powerful influences enshrined within and outside of law and as such can be defined as “obedience to the
unenforceable”. As asbestos professionals, a variety of ethical issues will present themselves on a regular basis. Addressing and successfully navigating these ethical issues are key to our success, the continued growth of our businesses and profession, and, most importantly, the continued protection of the public from the dangers of asbestos exposure. Behaving ethically is one of the key principles of being a professional; it is what distinguishes the professional from the rest of the marketplace. FAAM is the home for the asbestos professional and ethics are at its core.
The positive effects of good ethics
The real-world effect of ethics
The media is full of examples of business networks who are perceived to have shown poor ethics with the results being, crime, scams, corruption, favouritism, nepotism and a loss of trust, but the effect of ethics can be more subtle and we must aim to make them positive. A strong sense of ethics can not only avoid negative results, but also provide benefits and practices that allow people to flourish, providing the challenges to achieve and maintain ethical behaviours are met.
The negative effects of poor ethics
Strong professional image
Loss of credibility
Profitability
Harmful effect on business performance
Role model for others
Adverse impact on business relations
Success and long-term growth
Invites legal issues
Sustainable competitive advantage
Critical failure of service provision leading to damage to health
A strong emphasis on good ethics within FAAM and our profession offers a far more positive alternative and one we must aim to achieve. By being role models for good ethics, we will not only motivate those around us to act in the most professional of ways but also promote a strong professional image.
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Poor ethical behaviour in the asbestos industry could lead to very serious results for the public, our clients, our employees and ourselves. Working to the highest possible standards in an honest and professional way is our best chance of reducing the dangerous effects of asbestos exposure. Alongside health concerns, poor ethics can open an organisation or individual up to a range of legal issues or at least threaten and undermine the profession and individual’s credibility.
Case study examples Case study 1
You are a building manager working for a Local Authority and have been asked to provide internal advice relating to low-level asbestos exposure and potential health risks. You have a basic understanding and have definitely read somewhere about using electron microscopy. Should you advise that they commission such testing, without really knowing the limitations and benefits of the test, or should you seek further advice?
Ethics can be a minefield but all FAAM expects is for its members to make sound judgments based on their own expertise, which they can back-up. Two members may have different views, but that’s fine if each have come to a conclusion based on sound judgment. For example, if a client demands a post-2000 building is surveyed, then this is fine, providing you have given them clear advice that this is unnecessary. We also encourage members to exchange views and ideas, in particular where they are uncertain how to proceed. We would expect all FAAM members to behave professionally and ethically at all times, and to observe the FAAM Code of Ethics. Any allegations of unprofessional conduct would be full investigated following the procedure detailed in the Code of Ethics, the ultimate
Case study 2
You have signed a strict confidentiality agreement with your largest client (on whom you rely on for the majority of your income), they have asked for your advice on asbestos exposure following damage to an AIB panel. It is a marginal case but, on balance, you believe that the incident is reportable under RIDDOR and write to the client advising as such; subsequently you discover that, despite your clear advice, the client has decided not to report the incident. What action, if
any, should you take? There are a number of possible options with this scenario and perhaps there is no single correct answer. You wouldn’t of course do a report stating that it was not reportable when you believed it to be so, but it is of course much harder if the client simply ignores your advice. You are of course not an HSE inspector.
sanction being the disqualification of membership; however, we are confident that all our members will always act appropriately, helping us to pursue our vision to: • Pursue excellence for all those who practice in the asbestos assessment and management The FAAM Code of Ethics covers the following key areas: profession • Establish, develop and maintain standards of competence in asbestos assessment and management practice for those who are members of FAAM • Act as the guardian of professional standards and ethics in the profession of asbestos assessment and management
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General Integrity of Behavior Professional Opinions Competence Confidentiality Conflicts of Interest
The ABC’s of CPD Garry Burdett
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is for Aim (aswellasasbestos). Hopefully, all of us who have made the financial commitment to join FAAM have an aim to become more informed and involved in the on-going discussion of how we can best assess and manage the risks from asbestos. Also, by further developing our knowledge and abilities, it will enable us to do our current jobs better and progress to the next (and higher paid!) level. CPD is a means for you to take ownership of your career and its continuing development. By maintaining a record of your professional and allied activities you are demonstrating your competence, your career progression and the commitment you have made to the profession.
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is for building the portfolio. CPD requires that you build a personal portfolio of your professional activities, through which you record the work, activities or learnings you Professional learning and education
have year. you what your and skills
achieved thoughout the By recording your CPD, will be able to assess you’ve learned; plan future development, put into practice new you have obtained.
There are four main areas which FAAM members can use to build and docment their CPD portfolios. (See below image).
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is for counting. Specific activities in each of the four areas pictured below are awarded points. Depending on your membership level, you will be expected to accumulate a mimimum of 10 CPD points per year (6 points for Technicians and Associates). Examples of the number of points associated with different activites are set out in the FAAM CPD guide which can be downloaded through your MyBOHS account. While we are in the first year of FAAM it is appreciated that the Conferences/ Presentations/ Publications
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Work based activities
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CPD scheme may not be perfect and feedback and comments would be helpful in further developing the scheme so that it is held in good regard by both FAAM members and their employers. So if you have any queries on how to complete your CPD log please first refer to the CPD guide, and if still unsure please contact the FAAM membership team on 01332 298101 or iamfaam@bohs.org. If you think the scheme could be improved please sent your reasons and suggestions by email to cpd@bohs.org so they can be passed onto the FAAM board for consideration.
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is for doing-it before the deadline. All Faculty members are required to complete an annual return from the first full year of membership onwards. The deadline for submission of your annual FAAM CPD record is 31 January 2019. However, all members are encouraged to complete their submissions as the year progresses. This can be done via your MyBOHS account. Members who have joined part way through 2018 can still record any relevant activity achieved at any point in 2018.
Qualifications update Colette Willoughby
The Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) is the newly created Faculty which has been set up (and sits within), the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the UK’s Chartered Society for worker health protection. Membership of FAAM is underpinned by qualifications and experience and the ethos is to provide a place (or home) for asbestos professionals to come together to learn, develop and progress. The membership entry requirements currently include a variety of qualifications acceptable at different levels which will be reviewed as and when new or different qualifications become available or are identified. As a starting point the minimum qualification entry requirement is set at Level 4. There are currently a whole host of Level 4 asbestos qualifications out there which include the BOHS P Modules
and also the RSPH Project and Laboratory Management qualification. Those who hold just one of these qualifications can join at the entry level (technician). As members gain more qualifications and experience, they can progress through the membership grades. Career progression and recognition is fundamental to the aims of FAAM.
qualifications so that they too can be part of this new and exciting era.
We are aware of asbestos qualifications which have been set at Level 3 and whilst these do not satisfy the minimum entry requirements we do recognise their value. The Faculty does not want to exclude anyone but with anything there has to be a minimum requirement which, after much consideration, was set at Level 4.
But what about other qualifications? There may be other UK asbestos qualifications that I have not referred to or which are yet to be developed, or you may have a non-UK asbestos qualification. FAAM is not closed to any qualification; we will review individual applications on a caseby-case basis and see if and how this meets the criteria for any of the levels of membership.
We want anyone with a relevant asbestos qualification to feel that FAAM is right for them and therefore have included a pathway for those with Level 3
Depending on which Level 3 qualification you have; there will be a corresponding bridging exam to convert this qualification to an equivalent Level 4. After that the membership pathway is clearly defined.
TECHNICIAN
• Level 4 - (one of p401 - p404), s301, w504, RSPH • Level 3 - RSPH Level 3 (plus written bridging exam)
ASSOCIATE
• P405 or P407, OR • Three from P401, P402, P403, P404, S301 or W504
LICENTIATE
• Certificate of Competence (Asbestos)
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Development of the Faculty Bob Harris As a FAAM Board member it gives me great pleasure to add my welcome to readers of our very first newsletter and to give you some further information about myself and my role within the FAAM Board. My background is nearly 40 years within the asbestos analysis, surveying and management industry and I am currently the Technical Director of Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd (AEC) which is a multidisciplinary asbestos consultancy. I was invited to join the working group that designed and established FAAM and joined the Board of FAAM at its launch in Late 2017. Until now the FAAM Board’s efforts have been primarily focused on the creation of a functioning Faculty with clear aims and aspirations and with an effective support structure to provide the advice and support our members need. Creating the Faculty has been hard work over approximately two years but we feel that FAAM is now strongly established and, at long last, provides a home for asbestos professionals and is taking active steps towards raising the standards within our industry and raising its profile as a profession within the UK and abroad. In addition to our general Board duties, my fellow Board members and I have taken on specific areas of responsibility related to the operation of FAAM.
My area of specific responsibility on the FAAM board is for Faculty development and strategy. This is more of a coordination role within the Board rather than personally taking decisions in this regard. The future direction of FAAM is something that can only be decided by the FAAM Board as a whole and in consultation with our membership. You may ask why we need to consider development of the Faculty and how we would go about this in the future. The reasons why this is an important consideration for FAAM can be illustrated by the way our industry has changed over the years. In the 38 years I have worked in the asbestos industry I have seen significant changes in all aspects of our trade. These changes range from the creation of, and changes to, specific asbestos legislation and guidance, to the way we carry out tests and inspections, the ways we remove asbestos and the introduction of specific management, training and competence requirements. The numbers of individuals working in the asbestos industry in a professional capacity have also increased amazingly. I am certain that this evolution will continue in the years to come. Our Faculty will therefore also need to evolve to respond to the current and future pressures and changes within the asbestos Issue 1 | 13
industry. Therefore the need for us to consider how our Faculty develops and the ways we can influence change within our industry is important. Some of our development goals are currently established and will remain for the future such as a desire to expand our membership, to support our Faculty members and to raise the levels of professionalism within our industry. However, the Faculty board must react to future changes and development in support of these goals and that is why we have specifically identified this as an area requiring particular attention. As a professional body representing our members, it is our duty to provide support and guidance to our members and to use our influence for the good of our members and our profession and to react to changing conditions. The FAAM Board draws on knowledge and expertise from diverse areas within the asbestos assessment and management industry, which is welcome in terms of future development as we can be confident that our decisions and future strategy will be balanced and consider the needs and concerns of our members from all backgrounds.
Meet the FAAM Board
Martin Stear Registrar, has over 30 years experience in Occupational Hygiene having worked for the HSE for 10 years and as a Consultant for 15 years, and is now Director and Principal Consultant of Workplace Environment Specialists Ltd.
Jonathan Grant is the Managing Director of Gully Howard Technical. With over 20 years’ experience in the asbestos industry – firstly, working within Local Authority, then as a University Lecturer, before forming Gully Howard Technical 13 years ago - passionate about improving standards in the asbestos profession.
Jean Prentice has devoted her career to asbestos including her MSc thesis in 1967, working at McCrones for over 30 years. Since retirement she has become a consultant to ABP Associates Ltd.
Martin Gibson has worked for HSE since 1986. He holds the HSE national portfolio position for asbestos and has been involved in much of HSE’s work on asbestos for more than 15 years.
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Meet the FAAM Board
Bob Harris is Managing Director at AEC and formed the company in 1997. He has extensive experience in the asbestos industry.
Colette Willoughby started working in the asbestos industry in 1982 and has experience in all aspects of asbestos control, management, training and legal compliance, in addition to providing expert witness advice for both civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Colette is a Technical Advisor and Principle Examiner (Asbestos) for BOHS and is also a technical assessor for UKAS, for both testing organisations and inspection bodies.
Garry Burdett is a specialist in fibre/asbestos sampling and analysis working for HSL. Garry has worked extensively on international committees dealing with asbestos for organisations such as the World Health Organisation, the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the International Standards Organisation. He is currently the chair of HSE’s Committee of Fibre Measurement.
Interested in joining the FAAM Board?
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If you wish to join the FAAM Board to make a difference and input your contribution look out for futher information in the future.
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