Executive committee

Chair

Stephen Catley, CMIOSH

Stephen has been involved in health & safety for over 17 years. For the last 12 years he has worked as a safety adviser for various local authorities.

Vice Chair

George Whittle, CFIOSH

Inaugural chairman of the Essex Branch and recipient of the Presidential Distinguished Service Award.

Secretary

Les Campen, CMIOSH

With a background in the petrochemical industry, Les served as a health and safety adviser with the Metropolitan Police and Cargill plc before taking up his current position as a health and safety consultant and trainer. He is a founder member and former chairman of the Anglia South District.

BEDA

Suzanne Riches, CMIOSH

Suzanne has 18 years health and safety experience working for various
organisations within the private and public sector. She is currently
serving as a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for the London Borough of
Havering.

Treasurer

Steve Howlett, TECH IOSH

Stephen has been a maintenance engineer for nearly thirty years, eighteen of them as a union safety representative. He is currently heavily involved with the introduction of new automation machinery nationally for his employer, Royal Mail.

Membership Secretary

Richard Crickmore, CMIOSH

Richard has over 20 years experience and is currently working as a safety practitioner within a major international defence business involved with communications and electronics research.

Branch Website Co-ordinator

Ben Hoskins

Branch Event Co-ordinator

Karen Hoskins, Tech IOSH

Karen has 10 years health and safety experience within various industries including aviation, housing and hospitals, and currently manages the Health & Safety department for Essex Chambers of Commerce.

Committee Members

Richard Palmer, CMIOSH

Involvement with H&S for over 25 years in the trades union, National Advisor for Customs, Head of Strategy etc. for the City of London and the current Head of H&S for The United Kingdom Border Agency. Specialising in Strategic Risk Management, Assurance, Audit and Management Systems.