Stephen Forster

Background

About Stephen Forster

Chartered Environmentalist with over 35 years of experience practising in environmental consultancy, in various roles, including responsibilities for the investigation, assessment and management of asbestos and contaminated land. Broad-ranging practical experience and expertise in the fields of both asbestos management and contaminated land investigation, including undertaking asbestos surveys in buildings (management and refurbishment/pre-demolition); asbestos management; investigation and assessment of asbestos-contaminated land, recycled C&D materials and wastes; forensic reviews of environmental data and reports, specifically on asbestos-contaminated land; development of policy, procedures and guidance for asbestos-contaminated land; asbestos in soil training. Undertaken a number of expert consultant/witness roles in relation to asbestos management both in buildings and on land, including a commission to provide expert advice to the client’s legal and property teams on the nature, extent and significance of asbestos contamination on the client’s land. Lead Technical Trainer on asbestos-contaminated land, developing and delivering a variety of specialist courses around the UK including Asbestos Awareness for Land Professionals and Non-Licensed Work for Land Professionals, as well as programmed and bespoke courses on the CAR-SOIL industry guidance. Regularly invited to present about asbestos in soil at industry conferences, workshops and industry group events. Chair, Environmental Industries Commission/CL:AIRE Joint Industry Working Group (JIWG) on Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials, 2011-present Author of “Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Interpretation for Managing and Working with Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials”, Industry Guidance CAR-SOIL, July 2016. Member of the Standing Committee of Analysts Working Group, charged with developing a methodology for the laboratory quantification of asbestos in soils and associated materials, published by the Standing Committee of Analysts, 2017. Member of the HSE’s Committee for Fibre Measurement Working Group 2, assisting with the development of guidance on the investigation and assessment of asbestos-contaminated land for inclusion in HSG 248, The Analysts’ Guide, Ed 2, 2021. Member of the CIRIA Project Steering Group and assisted in the development of industry guidance on asbestos in soil and made ground, a guide to understanding and managing risks (C733, 2014). Independent Asbestos Training Providers Industry Contribution Award, 2014.