Executive Committee

The Isle of Man Branch executive aims to promote good health, safety and welfare practice on the Isle of Man. Our primary aim is to always provide a quality service to our membership.

Who are we?

Chairman: Tony Quayle MBA CMIOSH

Tony is the Health and Safety Manager for Manx Telecom Limited. He has been involved in the telecommunications industry for over 35 years and was previously employed in the motor industry. Tony also sits on the Isle of Man Government "Event Safety Advisory Group" He is "Event Safety Officer" for Manx Auto Sport Limited. Tony's hobbies include walking, DIY and watching motor sports including F1, Moto GP and Rallying.

Vice Chairman: Stan Yellop BA, MSc, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPD, FITOL, RMaPS Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

Stan has had 20 years' experience in various health and safety roles. His competence and capabilities have been developed while engaged in health and safety management roles for two major UK national construction companies and as a self-employed consultant with a diverse client portfolio. He is the managing director of Safety Management Services (IoM) Limited, an Isle of Man consultancy practice.

Stan was instrumental in setting up the Isle of Man Branch. He has been awarded the IOSH President’s Distinguished Service Certificate and is currently a member of the Institution’s Council of Management and sub-committee for Initial Professional Development.

Secretary: Sheila Reid

Treasurer: Peter Quirk MSc, MSoc Sci CMIOSH

Peter is Group HSSE Manager for Manx Petroleum and also manages the ‘into plane’ operation at Ronaldsway (Isle of Man) Airport for  Shell Aviation. A member of IOSH since 2005, Peter has 32 years experience in the oil industry, starting out as a junior clerk, and progressing through the ranks from a tanker delivery driver, into various management roles to his current dual role responsibility. Peter is currently Chairman of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Transport Committee, and represents the oil sector on the Isle of Man Government Resilience Group Committee. He is a staunch supporter of Stockport County FC, and Sale Sharks RUFC and is actively engaged with The University of Leicester Alumni support programmes including student mentoring and hardship initiatives for current and future students on and off the Leicester campus.                  

Executive Member: Nick Dernie CMIOSH MCIOB CEnv RMAPS

Nick is a safety practitioner and building consultant with over 25 years' experience in construction risk management, diversifying into consultancy work on the Island over five years ago. His hobbies include reading, walking and travelling.

Executive Member: Bob Brown CMIOSH RMAPS

 Bob is the Health and Safety Manager for Auldyn Construction. He previously held the position of Senior Health Inspector (Construction) in the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate. He has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years. He is a keen motorcyclist and sailor.

Executive Member: Grant Howard Tech IOSH

Health & Safety Advisor at Dandara Construction

Grant is trained and qualified as an Production/Manufacturing Engineer and latterly as a Safety Practitioner. He is a Senior Technical Official for the TT, MGP, S100 and Chief for Manx 2 Day Trial and IOM round of the British Trials Championship. 

Executive Member: Steve Dempsey Grad IOSH

 Steve has a career in the construction industry spanning some 35 years to date. During this period Steve has held various positions progressing through the years.

Apprentice Joiner, Joiner, Site foreman, Site Manager, Planner, Contract manager, Health and safety Coordinator, Company Director

Involved in the planning and construction of many notable projects on the island [leaving his mark]. Steve is a well respected individual within the industry both professionally and within the industry trades.

He is currently Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] on his second year in office. Also a committee member of the CIOB North West Branch. Recently elected on to the executive committee of the IOSH Isle of Man branch

Member of the Association of Project management.

Executive Member: Amanda Fairbairn Tech IOSH

Environment Health and Safety Leader at GE Aviation Systems Iloman Ltd.

Tolis worked in machine tool manufacturing and aerospace as a qualified Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer since 1996. He moved to EHS in 2007 and is currently working on his Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practise. Tolis likes gardening, walking and computers.