Meet the Delivery Team

Kevin Chicken

Training and Consultancy Manager, BA(Hons) MSc CEng MIMechE CFIOSH

Kevin gained executive engineering experience as a Chief Engineer Officer in the Merchant Navy prior to joining the company in 1984. Kevin initially worked as an Engineer Surveyor before being appointed a health and safety consultant.

Kevin delivers training and consultancy projects to a wide range of major clients with extensive experience in introducing health and safety management systems. Kevin is an experienced trainer and examiner to NEBOSH Diploma level and has been engaged to give expert evidence in criminal court proceedings on a number of occasions.

Graham Smith

Principal Consultant - Operations, MSc Eng MIAgrE CFIOSH MIMI FIIRSM FRSH

Graham has a background in agricultural and mechanical engineering. He was involved in the development of chemical treatment equipment before becoming heavily involved in health and safety.

As a consultant he has developed and delivered training for enforcement officers in the motor vehicle fast fit industry. He has also worked extensively with power transmission for the past 15 years. Graham is a very experienced tutor delivering IOSH courses and the NEBOSH Diploma and Certificate since 1996. Graham has been a NEBOSH examiner since 2001.

Paul Cartwright

Principal Consultant - Technical Development, CStJ. BA(Ed) IEng FCIPHE CFIOSH

Paul began his career in the building mechanical services industry, later specialising in construction as a lecturer within the further education sector.

Since 1987 he has been a full time tutor in health and safety within the further education and private sector.

He has a considerable involvement in the health and safety management of the voluntary sector and as tutor for the national certificate and diploma programmes.

Simon Cook

Principal Consultant - Product Development, PgD Dip2.OSH CMIOSH

Simon initially trained as an industrial chemist, working within the speciality chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. With over 17 years experience in a health and safety role, Simon was responsible for implementing health and safety management systems within chemical manufacturing and storage facilities including Top Tier COMAH sites.

Simon went on to work for a national insurer as a risk reduction surveyor. As a consultant with Aviva Risk Management Solutions, he provides advice, consultancy, training and support for key customers.

Paul Knight

Principal Consultant - Key Clients South, ACII MIRM AEIMA CMIOSH EnvDipNEBOSH

Paul's background is in operational risk management. Prior to joining the training and consultancy team, he gained 15 years experience completing fire, security and safety surveys/audits for a diverse range of commercial and industrial businesses.

In his current role, he delivers training and consultancy services to our customers. Subjects tutored include the Nebosh Fire, General and Construction Certificates, a full range of IOSH courses, manual handling (instructors and awareness) plus a range of tailored in house courses, written and delivered for specific clients. Paul is also a qualified lead auditor.

Brian Prout

Principal Consultant - Key Clients North, CMIOSH SpDipEM MIIRSM AIEMA

Brian has worked for Aviva since 1986, in a wide variety of risk management roles. Immediately prior to joining the consultancy team, he was a Liability Risk Adviser, surveying customer's premises to identify the key liability risks and how they could be minimised.

Brian undertakes a wide variety of health and safety consultancy work across a large and diverse range of industries, and tutors on the NEBOSH National General Certificate, International Certificate and Diploma courses, as well as the full range of IOSH courses.

Brian is also an examiner for the NEBOSH National General Certificate qualification.

Andrew Couch

Consultant, BSc(Hons) CMIOSH AIEMA EnvDipNEBOSH

With a degree in occupational health and safety, Andrew has been continuously involved in the industry for over 25 years. He has a very wide range of experience across numerous sectors including engineering, plastics, woodworking, food, retail and distribution.

Prior to joining Aviva Risk Management Solutions he worked as a health and safety adviser in the NHS and in a fire safety role for a major wholesale and retail business. Andrew is an experienced trainer who delivers a wide range of technical courses with a particular interest in health and safety management.

David Dainty

Consultant, BSc(Hons) MCIEH CMIOSH Cert.Occ.Hyg. EnvDipNEBOSH

David initially trained as an environmental health officer working in local government. In 1988 he became a safety and hygiene adviser for a major food manufacturer, advising senior managers on food hygiene, pest control, occupational safety and the working environment. He was also a member of a specialist occupational hygiene team which developed policies and carried out practical workplace monitoring.

David now tutors on our open training programmes and delivers in-company training on a range of topics including the management of asbestos in buildings, fire risk assessment and manual handling. David also provides consultancy services including 'competent person' support and development of detailed safety management systems to clients in both the commercial and public sectors.

Roger Lye

Consultant, CMIOSH, AIEMA Env Dip NEBOSH

Roger's interest in health and safety began when he became a lecturer in motor vehicle engineering. He then worked for a large multi-site automotive glazing organisation developing, implementing and monitoring risk management systems across health, safety, quality and environmental disciplines.

Immediately prior to joining Aviva Risk Management Solutions, Roger was responsible for leading the development and delivery of the RAC's health and safety training programmes for the entire management population. In his present role, Roger delivers a wide range of health, safety & environmental training and provides consultancy support to a range of clients from a variety of industries.

Helen Toll

Consultant, MSc BSc CMIOSH AIEMA

Helen, a psychology graduate, began her health and safety career as a health and safety inspector with the HSE. She gained experience of a variety of employment sectors ranging from engineering and manufacturing to schools and hospitals.

Helen has since held senior health and safety positions within the local authority and university sectors. Immediately prior to joining Aviva Risk Management Solutions she was UK Health, Safety and Environment and Security manager for a global confectionary manufacturer. Helen specialises in strategic health and safety management, system development and auditing, occupational stress, safety culture, human factors and behaviour-based safety.