Richard Byrne is the Health and Safety Director at Travis Perkins plc's Contract Merchanting Division. He formerly worked in health and safety positions for the Midlands Co-op, Royal Mail Group, ATS Euromaster, and Network Rail, among others. Richard is a well-known lecturer, contributor to health and safety magazines, and thought leader in the areas of safety leadership, behavioural safety, and cultural change. He is a chartered member of IOSH and an associate member of IEMA.