About us

Our Mission Statement:

"Exceed customer expectations and redefine the perception of consultancy services"

Ita Leyden B.E., M.Sc., Dip. Em, C.Eng M.IEI, M.IES, C.MIOSH  is the principal of Leyden Consulting Engineers (LCE) – Safety engineering, Training and Ergonomic Consultants.

Ita Leyden is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Safety Practitioner with over 20 years experience in the engineering, training and safety fields. She was one of the first in Ireland to qualify with a M.Sc. in Ergonomics, Health, Safety and Hygiene from University College Galway. She also holds a Diploma in Environmental Management.  Ita has extensive experience in the pharmachem industry, however, she has also provided expertise to a variety of industry and service sectors, from retail to construction. Consequently, Ita has been involved in all areas of safety, from litigation and provision of expert witness testimony through to management coaching and training and development of safety management systems. 

Ita presently lectures on H&S in UCD and WIT. As a member of theIOSH Ireland National Executive and a member of the South East Regional Advisory Committee (SERAC) to the HSA, she is an active proponent of raising professional standards and consultant competence.

Ita holds the following professional memberships:

• C.Eng - Chartered Member of Institute of Engineers Ireland
• C.MIOSH - Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
• M.IES - Member of Irish Ergonomics Society
• M.ACFE - Member of Association of Consulting Forensic Engineers
• M.OHSI - Member of Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland