Bernie Falldown
74 Achtung St
Safetown NSW 2133
T: (02) 9000 1000
M: 0429 688 445
E: [email protected]
Overview
I am a qualified OH&S professional with a high level of experience in implementing OH&S procedures and projects. My strong organisational, communication, auditing, training and leadership skills help me to create safe and healthy work environments for the wellbeing of staff and the optimisation of business outcomes.
Education
UNE Partnerships
Online course
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Graduated: 2009
SEEK Learning/OTEN (TAFE)
Online course
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Graduated: 2007
Slippery Heights High School
Slippery Heights, NSW
Higher School Certificate
Graduated: 2006
Employment History
November 2009 – Present: OH&S Advisor
Carmody Materials
Hardwood, NSW
Carmody is a leading national construction materials company.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain currency and compliance of all OH&S management systems
- Develop and implement site-specific OH&S management initiatives
- Advise all levels of staff regarding issues arising from risk assessments, audits and investigations
- Advise management on OH&S legislation and requirements
- Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and manage integration of injured workers returning to work
- Conduct internal audits and hazard/risk assessments
- Coordinate the delivery of specialist training
Achievements:
- Introduced highly successful streamlined auditing, incident reporting and risk assessment processes, creating a standardised approach to safety
- Trained over 30 employees in OH&S practices and legal obligations at induction and on ongoing basis
- Oversaw the transition to new OH&S harmonisation laws, requiring considerable changes to systems and infrastructure
December 2007 – November 2009: Safety Coordinator
Solid Coat
Heathcote, NSW
Solid Coat is a well-established Sydney powdercoating company.
Responsibilities:
- Minimised accidents and incidents by ensuring OH&S procedures and policies were implemented and maintained
- Provided OH&S support to members of the organisation
- Delivered OH&S training
- Conducted internal audits
- Assisted RTW Coordinator with Workers’ Compensation claims
- Assisted OH&S manager with risk assessments and incident investigations
- Identified and helped to resolve any OH&S issues within the organisation
Achievements:
- Increased business legislation compliance by 30% through implementation of signage, PPE and infrastructure adjustment
- Successfully educated employees and management of their roles and legal responsibilities regarding occupational health and safety
April 2004 – December 2006: Crew member/trainer
McDonald’s
Slippery Heights, NSW
Responsibilities:
- Served customers
- Cleaned, prepared and cooked food to highest standards
- Cleaned and maintained restaurant
- Maintained a helpful and friendly demeanour at all times
Achievements:
- Promoted to crew trainer after 8 months
- Awarded Employee of the Month three times during my employment
Skills
Software |
Proficiency |
Experience |
Word |
Advanced |
10 years |
Excel |
Advanced |
5 years |
Outlook |
Advanced |
7 years |
Powerpoint |
Advanced |
4 years |
Qualifications/Certifications
Driver’s licence class C
First Aid at Work certificate, St John’s Ambulance
Basic Bush Firefighter certificate, NSW Rural Fire Service
Interests
My interests include rock climbing, slow food and trapeze artistry
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