Eric has extensive systems management, auditing, research & development, consulting and training experience in both Risk and general Health & Safety Management, built on a solid Engineering background. This includes 4 years initiating, establishing and heading the Maritime department of South Africa’s largest Health & Safety Consultancy, before starting a successful safety consultancy active in General Industry safety as well as working in two specialist areas: Human Factors (focussing particularly on the Transport Industry), and risk management intervention in the general and Maritime Industries. He has continued gaining local experience in these disciplines since arriving in New Zealand 10 years ago.

 

In addition to his specialist knowledge and involvement in Risk Management Systems (ISO 31 000 series) and Health & Safety Management Systems (ACC WSMP, NZS 4801, ISO 18 001, etc), Eric also has a good working background and understanding of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14 000 series) as well as Quality Management Systems based on the ISO 9 000 series.

 

During his time as a Health & Safety Consultant, he has worked closely with, and provided training, consulting, auditing and system development / implementation services to organisations over a wide industry spectrum, ranging from the Nuclear Power industry to mining and commercial fishing clients in many parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia and South Africa. 

 

Eric’s expertise covers a broad range of risk and safety-related subjects, including safety management systems, risk management, behavioural-based safety / human factors and specialist accident investigation / causation analysis.