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Mike Atherton

Associate
David Caple & Associates Pty Ltd
Mobile: 0402 407 243

Experience in consulting to a broad range of companies for 7 years, specialising in Occupational Health and Safety training programs and risk assessments.

Experience includes ergonomic training projects for a number of State Government and Private organisations. These projects have involved the research, planning and implementation of various Health and Safety training programs such as risk management, health promotion and manual handling.

Qualifications

• B.App. Sci. (Human Movement) Ballarat University
• Grad. Dip. (Ergonomics) La Trobe University
• Train the Trainer Sheppard Consulting Group
• Member, Ergonomics Society of Australia

Experience

• Trained OHS managers, supervisors, OHS reps and employees in The Health Care Industry, Banking and Finance, Energy, and Large Government Administration sectors.
  
• Developed Occupational Health and Safety Procedure information, guidance and references for a large Melbourne University.
• Implemented the Risk Management Process of Identification, Assessment and Control of Safety Hazards for a number of organisations.
• Developed Manual Handling Training tools and documents for a range of organisations.
• Conducted Ergonomic Evaluations of Vehicle design to assist in the selection of vehicles for a number of large government organisations.
• Assisted in the design and modification of large office workplaces. This involved designing for ergonomic principles such as lighting and noise as well as desks, chairs and discussion areas.
• Worked with Architects in designing reception counters, student lecture theatres and study areas.
• Designed and installed a library book returns bay for a large Melbourne University to minimise the manual handling injuries resulting from highly repetitive processing of library books.
• Currently conducts approximately 200 workplace assessments per year to minimise exposure to workplace hazards.
• Currently conduct sessional lectures in Ergonomics for a large Melbourne University and a Registered Training Organisation.