Patrick BONTEMPS

Has a DEA in geology, obtained at the University of Clermont-Ferrand in 1997. Is specialized in the field of asbestos research since 1997. Is competent in all technical positions of asbestos laboratory (strategies, sampling, preparation and analysis in optical and transmission electron microscopy) and trainer of the Staff. Has been the director of a sampling and analysis laboratory since 2000. Has been quality manager of analytical laboratory from 1999 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2019. Participated in the development of numerous French standards and reference texts, particularly in the field of asbestos. Participated in the implementation of the sampling and analysis protocol of the asbestos campaign of the General Directorate of Labor. Has been president of the technical commission on asbestos of the Union of Laboratories for the Health of Buildings (ULSB). Was interviewed in 2010 as president of the technical asbestos commission of the ULSB by the High Council of Public Health before the implementation of the new asbestos regulation. Is a technical assessor and member of the accreditation commission for a European accreditation body.