Chris Ward Contributor Bio

Bio

Chris is an ex UK Health Safety Executive (HSE) Principal Inspector (37 years). An expert on inspection, accident investigation and health safety management systems. He revised HSG 65 2013 Occupational Health Safety Management Systems. A member of BSI OSHAS 18001 committee; contributor to early drafting of ISO 45001, an 18001 lead auditor, a NEBOSH lead examiner for NGC1, IGC1 and Diploma.

He provides bespoke leadership and managing safety consultancy and solutions for OHSMS improvement, in particular using his system founded on investigating the fatal accidents he currently investigates around the world.

Articles by Chris Ward

ISO 45001: Key Points Every Safety Professional Should Know

ISO 45001 can help you establish and improve your safety management system. Here is an overview of what it does.
We Need a Global Standard Governing the Internet of Things and the Connected Workforce

The Internet of Things and the era of the connected worker brings risks and challenges. We'll need an international standard to protect the workforce.
The Second Draft Standard ISO 45001 and Its Implications in a Changing World Order of Deregulation

The political climate of deregulation raises many questions for international safety standards.
Is the End of Globalization the End of International Standards?

Major players like the United States and Britain are reshaping the political landscape so that we may soon be living in a post-globalized world. What will this mean for international health and safety standards?

Bio

Articles by Chris Ward

ISO 45001: Key Points Every Safety Professional Should Know

We Need a Global Standard Governing the Internet of Things and the Connected Workforce

The Second Draft Standard ISO 45001 and Its Implications in a Changing World Order of Deregulation

Is the End of Globalization the End of International Standards?