NEW MEMBERS JOIN
The FSOA has approved a number of membership applications from safety personnel and companies.
Individual Members
Alan Lakin, Safety Officer, Mansfield Town FC
Babs Thompson, Deputy Safety Officer, Ipswich Town FC
Cliff Walker, Assistant Safety Officer, Liverpool FC
Sarah Walters, Safety Officer, Horse Racing
Corporate Members
Peter Elver, Director, Stadia Projects Ltd
Peter is an expert in building project and construction management. Based in Derbyshire, Stadia Projects operate all over the UK and have acted as Project, Cost and Construction Manager on a number of infrastructure projects at West Bromwich Albion FC. petere@stadiaprojects.co.uk
Russell Pearson, Director, Safeguard Communications UK Ltd
Recommended to the FSOA by UEFA following use of Safeguard’s ‘Crisis Commander’ web based system. The system was named ‘Most Innovative Solution of the Year 2009’ at the Business Continuity Awards last May. Safeguard’s ‘Alert Cascade’ mass notification system is likely to be of interest to many Clubs. russellp@safeguardcomms.co.uk
Chris Pritchett, Senior Associate Director, Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon provide legal advice to national and international clients, individuals and organisations, across a broad range of practice areas and industry sectors. They advise a number of sports stadia on legal topics, ranging from property advice and corporate matters to licensing and gambling. chris.pritchett@burges-salmon.com
Jim Sweet, Director, AICR Health & Safety Ltd
Based in South Wales, Jim provides qualified advice on all aspects of occupational and non matchday health and safety issues. If you are unsure about your Club’s health and safety arrangements then contact jim@sweetjim.wanadoo.co.uk
Satnam Thiara, Sales & Marketing Manager, Bridgeway Consulting Ltd
Civil Engineers with a difference. Bridgeway specialise in working at heights using an industry approved roped access system. Structural surveys, ground & site investigations, confined space inspections and maintenance projects. Retained by Chris Baker at Leyton Orient FC. thiaras@bridgeway-consulting.co.uk
Simon Wake, Stadium Business Manager, Arena Stadia Seating Ltd
Better known as Metalliform, Arena Stadia Seating have manufactured and installed seating at sporting venues nationally and internationally for many years. ASS has now acquired designs for Pell and Restall seats providing a complete seating solution. simon.wake@metalliform.co.uk
Barrie Warburton, MD, Warburton Forensics Ltd After a successful career in the police service during which he became a forensic specialist, Barrie has acted as a crime scene consultant to agencies across the world. Barrie has developed a bespoke DNA kit for use at sporting and similar events. barrie.warburton@ntlworld.com
