Jan Van Bouwel is a renowned expert in the field of asbestos removal and control, with over 26 years of experience in the industry. He resides in Lubbeek, Belgium, and has specialized in various aspects of asbestos management, including asbestos inventory, laboratory analysis, monitoring and control checks, training, and removal.

Currently, Jan holds the position of Head of the Industrial Hygiene department at Group idewe / ibeve. He is also a former member of the board at BSOH and currently serves as a board member at Fedasbest. He holds several certifications, including being a certified asbestos expert in the Flanders region and a certified asbestos trainer.

Throughout his career, Jan has worked on large asbestos removal sites such as the Berlaymont building in Brussels, Tour Madou in Brussels, the Basilica of Koekelberg in Brussels, the University Hospital of Gent, and the City of Gent. He has also played a key role in the policy supporting EU project for asbestos removal in the Baltic States.

Jan is a strong advocate for safety first, particularly in asbestos-related issues. He is committed to creating an asbestos-safe environment and has actively contributed to the development of tools needed to achieve this goal.

One of Jan’s proudest professional commitments is his active role as an advisor in the asbestos policy in the Flanders region. He has also raised awareness about the importance of proper asbestos management and control, helping many people understand the risks associated with asbestos exposure.

Aside from his impressive professional achievements, Jan also has a fun fact to share. He once got locked up on a Friday evening during an inspection in a large enclosure of an asbestos removal site, wearing only a Tyvec overall, gloves, shoes, and a full-face mask, as all workers left at 4 PM without warning.