Being Safety "Focused" in the Workplace I look to continue being a proactive member of a professional team, striving to achieve Zero harm. My achievements below aimed to deliver a reduction of workplace injuries and Workcover premiums. Holding the relevant qualifications and my 20 years’ experience has led to achieving an excellent track record in the facilitation and implementation of healthy, safe workplaces and rehabilitation for injured workers. I maintain excellent working relationships with Workcover Authorities in QLD, WA, NT, VIC and ACC in NZ. With experience in manufacturing, logistics, Government and the Maritime Industry, I’m looking forward to another role where my experience will ensure improvement in the workplace. All HSE systems I have used have been based on AS 4801.Professional Skills & AttributesExperienced and dynamic leader with outstanding business ethicsSafety focused in the workplace, including Project Site LocationsCompetent in developing workplace practices and the ability to undertake newchallenges to grow and expand businesses safety programs Successful in leading and establishing strategic plans, with the vision to manageimplementation and guide others toward a zero harm A natural ability to mentor and coach others to deliver improved safety resultsOutstanding familiarity with the culture of WH&S, its methodologies, processesAnd proceduresSpecializing in the timely resolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Work cases

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Hired workers for Processing Plant staffed +130 labourers, administration staff and maintenance staffEmployed workers under 457 Visas - arranged interviews, offers, and arranged flights/accommodationInterviewed/inducted all workers including forklift, chemical handling and heath hygiene trainingReduced staff throughput/decreased from 2005 (163) to 2006 (59) Ensured every worker operated in a zero accident plant, remaining accident free via regular trainingSubmitted WorkCover claims/Suitable Duty Plans and trained workers in AchievementsSecretary of the Management Committee: implemented resolutions to production and safety issuesInstrumental in gaining the company ISO9001 accreditationWorkplace Health & Safety Officer/Rehabilitation Elders

Monitored Workplace Health & Safety in the branch Initiated Audits, Risk Assessments for Chemicals and general office proceduresDeveloped and implemented Policy/Procedures for Saleyard Audit, Motor Vehicle, Working from Heights, Forklift, State Q-Fever and Training Guidelines for Leptospirosis Achievements; State Safety Committee- initiating many polices. i.e. Branch Audit Policy (Risk Assessment)Advised Elders 12 Branches of procedures in OH&S, Risk Management and safe chemical management3