Technical and safety consultant to importers and retailers of personal care electrical appliances
Consultant trichologist whose expertise includes hair and scalp damage in hair treatment, plus the making and attaching of wigs and hairpieces.
Clinical scientist and expert witness on biological effects of sunlight and non-ionising radiation (UV, lasers, infra red and microwaves). Eye protection against such radiation. Use of sunbeds and laser pointers. Medical laser practitioner.
30 years experience of identifying and assessing physical hazards and human factors issues in very wide spectrum of domestic products and consumer facilities. Over a hundred expert witness reports written for injury claims or trading standards cases on issues including causes of accidents, foreseeable child behaviour, warnings or instructions, diligence in supply chain, risk assessments and product recalls. Reasoned interpretations given of general and specific safety expectations, published standards, safety regulations, European Directives and statutory duties of care. Opinions also given where criminal prosecutions or child care proceedings involve disputed assertions of product involvement in injuries.