Chris Trewin
Summary
Dynamic Safety Coordinator with extensive expertise at Ford Motor Company Australia, specializing in risk assessment and hazard identification. Proven track record in enhancing safety programs and compliance with regulations. Adept at chemical safety management and fostering a culture of safety through effective training and communication. Committed to continuous improvement in workplace safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Ford Motor Company Australia
11.2011 - Current
- Subject matter expert and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics, and I have extensive knowledge of local and national safety regulations.
- Support specifications of safety requirements for new machinery, equipment, processes, and materials.
- Support workplace design, organization, and other ergonomic factors.
- Assessing work conditions and the corresponding evaluation of risks.
- Determination of necessary health and safety training.
- Determination of the need for licenses and permits.
- Selection of proper personal protective equipment.
- Support Performance Measurement.
- Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement in safety programs.
- Take immediate and appropriate action when an 'imminent risk of serious injury' has been identified.
- Perform hazard identification and risk assessments, which involve design, modification, change to process, existing, and decommissioning stages.
- Perform engineering safety reviews, assist in the design and layout for walkways for vehicle and pedestrian separation.
- Support vehicle risk assessments and track safety requirements.
- Managing and maintaining a risk assessment database.
- Providing strategic focus and expertise in the risk assessment of plant and powered machinery to ensure this area complies with Victorian Government legislation.
- Coordinate Risk and OHS meetings, and complete minutes.
- Audit containment actions for high-risk hazards.
- Problem-solve solutions to health and safety issues, and evaluate hazard controls.
- Assist management in implementing a hierarchy of control strategies for hazards identified.
- Perform chemical risk assessments, manage the chemical database, complete chemical audits, develop chemical safety sheets, and maintain the dangerous goods manifest.
- Completing audits on powered machinery, energy control power lockout compliance, restricted access permits, confined space permits, employee behavior, and administrative control audits.
- Ensure driver training and license audits are completed according to established procedures, including L&D process support and requirements.
- Perform noise and light meter testing, and interpretation of results.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Hazard Management
Federation University
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia02-2017
Advanced Diploma - Work Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, Victoria, Australia 01-2015
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, Victoria, Australia02-2014
Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, Victoria, Australia02-2013
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Safety regulations
- Hazard identification
- Chemical safety
- Incident investigation
- Hierarchy of control
- Energy control power lockout
- Auditing of OHS systems
Affiliations
- Running and maintaining my fitness
- Family time
- Supporting my children in their sporting careers
- Member of Geelong Football Club
- Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Ford Motor Company Australia
11.2011 - Current
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Hazard Management
Federation University
Advanced Diploma - Work Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
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