Britannia Fire appoints health and safety manager in Norfolk expansion
Iain Hoey
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Britannia Fire appoints Phil Hodge
Britannia Fire has appointed Phil Hodge as Health and Safety Manager as it expands its manufacturing facility in Norfolk, UK, and responds to rising demand for its composite fire extinguishers.
Britannia Fire announced that Hodge will oversee health, safety and compliance, and support the business as it works towards ISO 14001 accreditation and its environmental targets.
He joins the company with experience in manufacturing environments, including work on ISO systems and sustainability measures aimed at reducing waste and carbon emissions.
Hodge previously spent 12 years as an explosives and weapons technician in the Royal Air Force (RAF), where he oversaw health and safety compliance in what the company described as an extremely hazardous environment.
He later worked at MSI-Defence Systems, where Britannia Fire said he helped build a safety culture across two sites with more than 200 employees and supported continuous improvement.
Britannia Fire links role to environmental targets
In the same announcement, Britannia Fire said Hodge will also support the business in preparing for a potential ban on PFAS and in managing disposal requirements for those chemicals.
Hodge said: “I have worked for 20 years in some of the most challenging and hazardous environments, and I bring a huge amount of knowledge and experience to Britannia Fire at a time of rapid business expansion and transformation.
“As well as ensuring operational safety and compliance, I will be implementing IS0 14001 systems across the business and building on the great work the team has already done to reduce its environmental impact.
“With a PFAS ban expected to be announced early next year, I will also ensure that these ‘forever chemicals’ are disposed of correctly and responsibly.”
Managing Director Andy Spence said: “We are thrilled to welcome Phil to Britannia at an exciting time for the business when we are rapidly expanding and demand is increasing.
“His expertise and commitment to a safe and healthy workplace will be invaluable as we continue to prioritise sustainability and the well-being of our team and uphold the highest safety standards.
“He joins our business as we work towards ISO 14001 accreditation and prepare for a potential ban on PFAS.”