An eminent health and safety specialist, with envied experience and knowledge. Since 1982, Colin Rider has practiced, advised, coached, trained and mentored across a wide range of industries and disciplines. Inducted into IOSH as a Fellow at the age of 36, Colin Rider has a track record that is second to none. Now, as managing director of Messam & Rider Ltd, a leading provider in health and safety training and consultancy services celebrating 25 years in business in 2024 , Colin and his team support some of the largest global companies in their training and advisory needs. Colin's particular specialism is machinery safety and conformity, supporting both suppliers and end users with his 40 years of experience in machinery design, manufacture and use.