Leaders of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have appointed Jon Vanstone, chair of Certass, as chair of the industry competence committee (ICC). The ICC is a statutory committee that operates under the Building Safety Regulator and is overseen by the HSE. The committee aims to drive competence and standards across the entire UK built environment sector, to ensure a safer future.
Jon has a steadfast commitment to advancing competence standards in the built environment sector, and has led the interim committee for the past two years.
Tasked with having an unwavering focus on competence enhancement in light of the Grenfell Tower fire, the ICC operates as a critical advisory committee within the HSE. It focuses on promoting and enhancing safety measures from design through to products, installation and management of all aspects of a building.
Jon’s appointment as chair underscores his dedication to fostering a culture of competence within the built environment, Certass’ representative explained. His extensive experience and expertise make him the ideal candidate to guide the ICC’s efforts in its mission to bolster the competence of organisations and individuals, they went on to say.
“I hope to see the work of the ICC usher in an era of transformative change at all levels of industry, so that people across the country can be safe and feel safe in the buildings they live and work in,” said Jon.
The ICC’s statutory standing within the HSE positions it as a foundation of the regulatory framework, underlining its role as a guiding force in competency practices and protocols within the built environment. With Jon at the helm, the ICC is poised to continue a journey that started during the tenure of the interim committee, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and excellence across all sectors.
Jon is a columnist of Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine. Read GGP online via our digital archive.
