Finbarr Stapleton
Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.
He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.
Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.
Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.
Liam Regan
Having worked with Antaris for more than eight years, Liam has extensive experience working with management system standards (implementing, auditing against and providing training) in both public and private sectors within Ireland and internationally. He has developed and delivers a range of quality and energy-related training courses for Antaris, in conjunction with SQT.
He is a qualified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Auditor and has led many companies to successful ISO certification, through both standalone management systems and integrated management systems. Since joining Antaris in 2013, Liam has also worked with numerous clients, helping them to identify and meet their relevant legal obligations.
Liam is proficient at assisting organisations to map their processes “as-is” to identify areas for process improvement. He is adept at carrying out audits using the process approach. He is currently undertaking an MSc. in Lean Systems and Six Sigma to further his knowledge of quality management.
Liam has worked on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland for more than 5 years as a LIEN Relationship Manager (private sector) and Partnership Support Manager (public sector). In this role, he has assisted both small and large organisations through the provision of supports to meet their energy objectives and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory obligations.
Nick Smyth
Nick Smyth graduated from the University of Limerick in 1981 with a BSc in Manufacturing Technology having taken the Materials Engineering specialisation. He has worked as a Technical, Q.A./Materials Engineering and E.H.S. professional for 24 years, which included management roles in Intel Ireland, Johnson and Johnson, DeBeers Industrial Diamond, SPS International, Abbott Ireland and Fulflex International. He holds qualifications in Quality Assurance/Management, Lead Auditing, Safety Health and Welfare at Work, Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Management.
Nick also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education, and a CAE certificate in Accessible Environments and the Disability Discrimination Act.
He joined Antaris in June of 2005 and provides consultancy and SQT training services in his areas of experience and expertise.