Dave Charlton
Managing Director
With over 20 years experience within Risk Management in a variety of industries, including construction and retail, Dave is considered expert in his field, being a Chartered Fellow of IOSH. During his career to date, he has worked on several large infrastructure projects, as part of both the contractors’ and clients’ safety teams, including the Tees Barrage (Tarmac (now Carillion)); M6 Toll Road (Midland Express Ltd); and the Tyne Tunnel 2 project. He also champions the Construction Group of his professional body (IOSH) on technical issues.
Dave heads up the company in the provision of Legal Compliance services, providing detailed and in-depth investigations for clients where serious accidents or incidents have occurred, or where enforcement is being considered or has taken place. He is passionate about construction safety and has an extensive knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2007 and their application. Work at height and use of fall arrest/restraint equipment are also key areas of expertise.
Dave has been working in health and safety for over 20 years. He began his career as one of HM Inspectors of Health and Safety at the HSE where he spent 9 years enforcing health and safety legislation in a diverse range of industries including food, education, major woodworking, general manufacturing and construction. He has extensive experience in legal compliance work and interpreting health and safety legislation. After working for the HSE Dave left the civil service and joined Totty Construction Group as their Health and Safety Advisor. Whilst there, he was actively involved in developing best practice policies and procedures which went beyond legal compliance. He is a Chartered member of IOSH.
Dave’s main role is the provision of site audits and inspections, accident and incident investigations, advising clients on legal compliance issues and CDMC services. Currently, he also delivers training for all the Construction Skills safety training courses as well as IOSH (Directing Safely) and asbestos awareness. In addition Dave develops bespoke training courses for clients.
