IOSH Disciplinary Committee hearing on 16 March 2011

Alan James Ager (053565)

The Disciplinary Committee upheld two allegations that Mr Ager had breached point 18 in the Code of Conduct. It viewed the breaches as serious matters and determined that it was appropriate to expel Mr Ager from IOSH.

Christopher Marsh (050477)

The Disciplinary Committee upheld two allegations that Mr Marsh had breached point 18 in the Code of Conduct. It viewed the breaches as serious matters and determined that it was appropriate to expel Mr Marsh from IOSH.

These were separate and unrelated cases but had some common features. In both the two breaches of Code point 18 were being convicted of criminal offences and failing to inform IOSH. In both the member had made written submissions in advance and did not appear. In both the Disciplinary Committee was satisfied it could proceed in his absence. In both, on the documentary evidence available, which included certification from the appropriate court, the Disciplinary Committee was satisfied that the convictions were ‘relevant convictions’ for disciplinary proceedings. Finally, in both, it ordered the member to contribute to IOSH’s costs in the sum of £200.