Meet The Team

But first, this is what our team can do for you

Our mission is to provide peace-of-mind by simplifying complexity in Health and Safety through our Better Compliance Programme to the hospitality sector and 5 star Food Safety solutions. Unravelling and simplifying the legal requirements into deliverable solutions to achieve results and stay compliant

By implementing our BETTER Compliance programme we will ensure that you are never left behind. Led by a specialist team from the world of business and enforcement, with a layer of expert system specialists, together with our world class methodology, we implement and share the solutions needed to succeed.

Capital Safety Solutions was born from a desire to help business owners protect their business and investments by delivering peace of mind to them.

Deon van Niekerk

Director

As the former owner of two of West London’s busiest nightclubs, Deon knows what it is like to come under scrutiny and pressure from the authorities. Often finding advice from so called specialists and legal experts was impractical to carry out and expensive to implement.

Simplifying complexity is the mantra, giving hospitality teams the confidence and knowledge to undertake the roles successfully in a simple but effective way.

A qualified Health & Safety, and Food Safety expert Deon has developed a reputation of delivering 5 star solutions to clients across London and beyond.

Vicki Swain

Fire Expert and Assessor

Vicki has worked within the Fire and Health & Safety industry for over 15 years supporting businesses in sensible risk management.

As a chartered member of IOSH she holds the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and is a Graduate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineering (GIFE) having successfully passed the CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention.

Vicki is a Nebosh trainer, able to present fire and health & safety information at all levels. She undertakes audits to establish legal and policy compliance and assists companies in implementing and monitoring the management of fire and health & safety.

Mike Owen Brooks

Training & Compliance

Mike is an exceptional assessor, trainer, learning development manager, auditor and compliance manager. Having started his career as a chef Mike totally understands the reality of working in a busy kitchen.

His practical tips and know how have provided invaluable insights and guidance to our clients and he is a big part of our five star success. With a degree in catering management Mike is in tune with both front and back of house hospitality needs.

Matthew Knox

MCIEH CEnvh

Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner at City of London Corporation

As a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner Mathew was part of the team that assisted local authorities in setting up the ‘Scores on the Doors’ system in the UK.

As a valued member of the Capital Safety Solutions team he brings innovative solutions to challenges our clients face and ensures we have current best practice methodology at our finger tips.

Micheal Watson

Licensing

Michael Watson has over 20 years’ experience in licensing compliance.

He has served as a Licensing Officer with the Metropolitan Police Clubs and Vice Unit (CO14) and the London Borough of Islington.

Michael holds the Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law from Birmingham University School of Law and is a member of the Institute of Licensing (IoL).

Simon Blewett

Accessibility Expert

Simon who is currently the Disability Access Officer at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been working with us for a number years.

He works with us to promote the Social Model and awareness of general disability issues. He has successfully carried out numerous accessibility audits for clients assisting them on making the right decisions in this important area.

He is also able to assist with planning applications and ensuring compliance with Part M, BS 8300 and the Equality Act 2010.