The Managing Director and Lead Consultant of Norfolk-based BLS Safety and Training has completed the rigorous process to become a Chartered member of IOSH. Justin Cowles set up BLS Safety and Training in 2012, having gained many years’ experience as an Emergency Medical Technician within the private ambulance sector. Having been a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals, for many years, he has now met the next level of high standards required to become a Chartered Member. Chartered status is the ultimate standard for an experienced health and safety professional to have behind their name in the industry, as it demonstrates an understanding of a broad range of issues, and therefore provides a transferable knowledge base that is applicable across industry sectors and job roles. The process requires a minimum of two years’ experience in the industry, with validated evidence of work in developing a positive safety culture, communication and health and safety policies, and assessing and managing risk. Members must also successfully complete a peer-reviewed interview. Once Chartered Membership is achieved, a CPD record must also be maintained. For Justin, who has a wealth of experience in an array of industry sectors, including equestrian, agriculture, healthcare, leisure, hospitality and events, his Chartered Membership means organisations are working with someone who’s at the top of their profession to provide health and safety training to their staff. Justin now manages a team of four fellow trainers and assessors, including trainer Clive Wells, who joined the team in September. Together, they provide health and safety consultancy services, fire risk assessments, face fit testing, and training courses for businesses and organisations throughout Norwich and Norfolk. For more information on the services offered by BLS Safety and Training, please visit the website: https://www.blstraining.co.uk/ Images owned by BLS Training