Electrical Engineering expert on motors in (inlcuding domestic appliances, elctric vehicles, power tools, saws, pumps, fans) and generators (inlcuding wind generators). Batteries, permanent magnets and electromagnets. Vehicle electrical equipment.
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.
Chartered mechanical engineer with career in design and developement of industrial equipment. Twenty years experience as an expert witness in injury liability and criminal cases including a variety of consumer hardwear products, particulalry cycles, ladders, powered tools and machinery.
Local and global capability for quality assurance and compliance services for a range of products including Textiles, Footwear, Toys, Nursery Products, Electrical Products, Furniture, Bikes, Premiums and Lighters.
Services include product testing, consultancy, social audits, factory assessment, inspections, ecodesign and training.