Executive Committee

The Isle of Man Branch executive aims to promote good health, safety and welfare practice on the Isle of Man. Our primary aim is to always provide a quality service to our membership.

Who are we?

Chairman: Tony Quayle MBA CMIOSH

Tony is the Health and Safety Manager for Manx Telecom Limited. He has been involved in the telecommunications industry for over 35 years and was previously employed in the motor industry. Tony also sits on the Isle of Man Government "Event Safety Advisory Group" He is "Event Safety Officer" for Manx Auto Sport Limited. Tony's hobbies include walking, DIY and watching motor sports including F1, Moto GP and Rallying.

Vice Chairman: Stan Yellop BA, MSc, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPD, FITOL, RMaPS Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

Stan has had 20 years' experience in various health and safety roles. His competence and capabilities have been developed while engaged in health and safety management roles for two major UK national construction companies and as a self-employed consultant with a diverse client portfolio. He is the managing director of Safety Management Services (IoM) Limited, an Isle of Man consultancy practice.

Stan was instrumental in setting up the Isle of Man Branch. He has been awarded the IOSH President’s Distinguished Service Certificate and is currently a member of the Institution’s Council of Management and sub-committee for Initial Professional Development.

Secretary: Barbara O’Leary CMIOSH

Barbara is the Health and Safety Adviser for the  Department of Health and Social Security, a position she has held for seven years.  She previously worked as a health and safety practitioner for Bexley Council, Southend-on-Sea Council and Essex County Council. Before this, she worked for the Health and Safety Executive in Sheffield. 

Barbara's interests include world affairs, equestrian pursuits, gardening and drawing.

Treasurer: Neil Curphey CMIOSH, ICIOB, RMaPs

Neil undertook formal training and industrial experience as a plant and heavy goods mechanic for an Isle of Man building and civil engineering contractor. He eventually became the Plant and Equipment Manager for this company. Through the knowledge and experience gained he became interested in pursuing a career in health and safety. Neil joined Safety Management Services (IoM) Limited in 2002 as a Health and Safety Consultant. I am now a Director of the company and became a Chartered Member of IOSH in 2006

Executive Member: Nick Dernie CMIOSH MCIOB CEnv RMAPS

Nick is a safety practitioner and building consultant with over 25 years' experience in construction risk management, diversifying into consultancy work on the Island over five years ago. His hobbies include reading, walking and travelling.

Executive Member: Bob Brown CMIOSH RMAPS

 Bob is the Health and Safety Manager for Auldyn Construction. He previously held the position of Senior Health Inspector (Construction) in the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate. He has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years. He is a keen motorcyclist and sailor.

Executive Member: Grant Howard Tech IOSH

Health & Safety Advisor at Dandara Construction

Grant is trained and qualified as an Production/Manufacturing Engineer and latterly as a Safety Practitioner. He is a Senior Technical Official for the TT, MGP, S100 and Chief for Manx 2 Day Trial and IOM round of the British Trials Championship. 

Executive Member: Julie Joyce Grad IOSH

Health and Safety Manager at Sefton Group PLC

Julie has worked in the Hospitality sector since 1984 – moving into in health and safety late 2008

Julie has recently gained her level 4 in occupational health and safety practice and hopes to achieve chartered status in the near future

Julie interest include gardening, walking and “Bulldogs”

Executive Member: Steve Dempsey Grad IOSH

 Steve has a career in the construction industry spanning some 35 years to date. During this period Steve has held various positions progressing through the years.

Apprentice Joiner, Joiner, Site foreman, Site Manager, Planner, Contract manager, Health and safety Coordinator, Company Director

Involved in the planning and construction of many notable projects on the island [leaving his mark]. Steve is a well respected individual within the industry both professionally and within the industry trades.

He is currently Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] on his second year in office. Also a committee member of the CIOB North West Branch. Recently elected on to the executive committee of the IOSH Isle of Man branch

Member of the Association of Project management.

Executive Member: Amanda Fairbairn Tech IOSH

Amanda is the Head Housekeeper at the Sefton Hotel, of the Sefton group.

She has worked there for over 14 years in a variety of roles, becoming Head Housekeeper in 2008, with additional Duty Manager responsibilities and Health & Safety Duties.

Her interests include craftwork, outdoor activities and cookery.

Executive Member: Apostolis (Tolis) Arkoudogiannis MSc, MIET, MIOSH

Environment Health and Safety Leader at GE Aviation Systems Iloman Ltd.

Tolis worked in machine tool manufacturing and aerospace as a qualified Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer since 1996. He moved to EHS in 2007 and is currently working on his Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practise. Tolis likes gardening, walking and computers.