GERARD KELLY
Camperdown
Summary
Dynamic Health and Safety professional with a proven track record at Multiplex, excelling in risk assessment and incident investigation. Adept at fostering a proactive safety culture and enhancing compliance through meticulous documentation and team collaboration. Recognized for implementing effective safety policies that significantly reduce workplace hazards and improve overall safety performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Coordinator
Multiplex
Sydney
10.2024 - Current
- Supported site safety and environmental compliance across major construction projects, ensuring alignment with WHS legislation, environmental regulations, and Multiplex’s internal HSEQ systems
- Conducted regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel
- Facilitated toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training sessions to promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractor compliance
- Managed and reviewed Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and high-risk activity permits, maintaining up-to-date and compliant documentation across platforms
- Utilised Aconex to manage safety documentation, permits, and correspondence, ensuring transparent and auditable HSE communications
- Employed Procore for site inspections, incident reporting, and action tracking, streamlining workflows and boosting accountability
- Integrated Simpel software to monitor site access, track inductions, and manage subcontractor compliance, ensuring real-time visibility and control over on-site personnel
- Collaborated with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure HSE requirements were integrated into project planning and delivery
- Investigated incidents and near misses, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Contributed to the preparation and submission of client-facing HSE reports and compliance documentation
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities to enhance HSE performance and systems
- Inspections & Auditing of multiple sites – issuing NCR’s where appropriate and following up
Health & Safety Lead
ABM Contractors
Dublin
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Developing and Implementing Safety Policies: Crafting and executing comprehensive health and safety policies specific to construction sites
- Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing preventive measures
- Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Ensuring that all activities comply with relevant health and safety laws, regulations, and standards
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and site-specific risk assessments
- Deliver health and safety inductions and toolbox talks to employees, contractors, and visitors
- Monitor and manage incident reporting systems, including investigation, root cause analysis, and close-out of corrective actions
- Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging with on-site personnel, subcontractors, and management
Health & Safety Officer
Collen Construction Ltd
Dublin
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in future
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, and materials
- Inspected specified areas to ensure presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies
- Investigated health-related complaints and inspected facilities to ensure that complied with public health legislation and regulations
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans and procedures
- Delivered safety training or education programs
Health and Safety Officer
LMC Group Ltd
Dublin
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated 'permit to work' programs regarding hazardous work processes
- Provided new-employee health and safety inductions and developed materials for these presentations
- Health and Safety Documentation: Keeping up-to-date records of all health and safety-related activities and incidents
- Promoting a Safety Culture: Fostering a workplace culture that emphasizes the importance of health and safety
EHS Manager
Maveric Contractors
Galway
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Identified root causes of issues, completing investigation reports and following up on outcomes
- Promptly intervened and rectified any unsafe acts carried out within the workplace
- Complete inductions for all new starters on site
- Ensured requirements such as welfare, risk assessments and construction phase plans were in place by conducting weekly audits
- Formulated Health & Safety reports after company visits, outlining all matters requiring change and follow up
- Reviewed company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations, making amendments when needed
- Main accountability for all Quality, Environment, Health and Safety issues
- Chair and present EHS meetings and presentations
Health & Safety Officer
Dawn Meats
Laois
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans and procedures
- Suspended activities posing threats to workers' health or safety
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, and other hazards
Health & Safety Officer
Culbert Tree Care
West
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Carry out induction and other training as the need arises
- Development and delivery of toolbox talks
- Carry out all induction training for all staff and contractors and refresher courses as well as other necessary training
- Conduct manual handling training for all new staff along with refresher training for same
- Accident and incident investigation and close out of same
- Development of SOP's Helping gain professional accreditations (NISO etc..)
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Health and Safety Management
University of Limerick
01.2024
(Hons)Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Occupational Health and Safety
Sligo IT
01.2021
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Safety documentation
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Hazard identification
- Permit-to-work systems
- Site inspection
- Task prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Previous Projects
- Multiplex, Next DC S3 Data Centre – 700,000,000 AUD, Next DC S2 Data Centre - 60,000,000 AUD
- ABM Contractors, Project Nore Schools Development - €12,000,000 / 19,000,0000 AUD
- Collen Construction, The Sidings - Commercial - €70,000,000 / 115,000,000 AUD, The Freight Building - Commercial - €54,000,000 / 88,000,000 AUD, Clonshaugh - DUB94 - Data Centre - €85,000,000 / 138,000,000 AUD
- LMC Group, Charlemont Square Redevelopment - Residential - Mechanical Package - €8,0000,000 / 13,000,000 AUD, Two Three North - Residential - Mechanical & Plumbing Package - €5,500,000 / 8,900,000 AUD
Timeline
HSE Coordinator
Multiplex
10.2024 - Current
Health & Safety Lead
ABM Contractors
10.2023 - 10.2024
Health & Safety Officer
Collen Construction Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2023
Health and Safety Officer
LMC Group Ltd
03.2021 - 06.2021
EHS Manager
Maveric Contractors
02.2020 - 03.2021
Health & Safety Officer
Dawn Meats
06.2019 - 02.2020
Health & Safety Officer
Culbert Tree Care
09.2017 - 05.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Health and Safety Management
University of Limerick
(Hons)Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Occupational Health and Safety
Sligo IT
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