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Richard joined HAZCON from UK Education support provider EduAction Ltd. He is
an experienced OHS Practitioner of 30 years (UK and Australia) and has developed and implemented a wide range of policies, procedures, training courses and management systems. He has worked for private companies and local government.
Richard delivers WorkSafe approved training and has delivered the WorkSafe Small Business Program. He is passionate about his work and is a keen believer in sensible risk management and health and well-being issues and initiatives.
Richard also has 6 years' experience in Major Emergency Response Planning at pan-London level. He has Gold and Silver Command experience of dealing with real time emergencies including terrorist attacks, major fires and chemical incidents. In Australia, Richard has planned and run emergency response exercises for a range of clients. He has worked for over a decade in supporting a Victorian power station implement and maintain AS/NZS 4801: OHS Management Systems Specifications with guidance for use.
Richard is a Member of the Safety Institute of Australia and was Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health whilst working in UK.
Richard is a veteran of OHS training; devising and delivering over 1,100 training courses in Australia. Topics include:
Richard maintains a detailed Professional Development record and attends forums such as Southern Safety Group and Demolition and Asbestos Industry Association of Victoria