Lara Karakatsanis
Oyster Bay,NSW
Summary
Proven leader in environmental and safety management, adept at strategic planning and employee safety, with a track record of enhancing risk mitigation and compliance across ANZ/SEA for GE Medical and other leading firms. Excelled in scenario analysis and internal controls, significantly improving workplace safety standards and operational efficiency.
Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities honed in a a diverse range of industry environments.
Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Safety & Risk Manager, ANZ/SEA
GE Medical
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Led a team of safety managers across 8 countries to implement the company's global environmental health and safety program.
- Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance across multiple sites
- Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control risks associated with the installation and maintenance of radioactive medical equipment
- Optimized the allocation of resources to mitigate identified risks, maximizing financial stability.
- Oversaw the management of the company workers compensation and rehabilitation program
- Coordinated and managed an annual safety conference
- Influenced and educated management team and operational managers in environmental and safety requirements
Environmental Health and Safety Manager, ANZ/SEA
Kone
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed a team of safety managers across 8 countries to ensure environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations for the construction and maintenance of lifts, escalators and travelators
- Collaborated with management teams to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Reduced employee accidents through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Conducted annual audits across all sites to ensure compliance with global organisational environmental health and safety program
- Arranged regular training programs and an annual safety conference
- Managed The company workers compensation and rehabilitation program
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
Safety Manager, Passenger Fleet Maintenance
State Rail Authority
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits on NSW electric and diesel train depots.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Managed the workers compensation, rehabilitation and return to work programs for the organisation
Rehabilitation & Safety Coordinator, NSW
Coles Myer
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Managed the workers compensation process and return to work programs of injured employees.
- Worked in a team environment to implement and maintain company health, safety and rehabilitation goals
- Conducted safety audits
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Rehabilitation and Safety Coordinator, Jetbase
Qantas Airways
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Worked in a team to change the safety culture of the organisation
- managed the worker's compensation, rehabilitation and return to work process of injured/ill employees
Rehabilitation Coordinator/Occupational Therapist
CRS Australia
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Managed the workers compensation, rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers
- Conducted functional assessments on individuals to determine level of physical capacity
- Conducted home assessments to determine modifications required to assist individual to live independently
- Conducted workplace assessments to determine modifications/process changes to work practices to assist individual to return to work
Education
Honours Masters OHS Management -
UTS
Sydney, Australia1997
Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy -
University of Sydney
Cumberland College Campus12.1994
Skills
- Scenario analysis
- Employee Safety
- Strategic Planning
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Environmental Safety & Risk Manager, ANZ/SEA
GE Medical
01.2005 - 01.2010
Environmental Health and Safety Manager, ANZ/SEA
Kone
01.2003 - 01.2005
Safety Manager, Passenger Fleet Maintenance
State Rail Authority
01.2000 - 01.2003
Rehabilitation & Safety Coordinator, NSW
Coles Myer
01.1998 - 01.2000
Rehabilitation and Safety Coordinator, Jetbase
Qantas Airways
01.1996 - 01.1998
Rehabilitation Coordinator/Occupational Therapist
CRS Australia
01.1994 - 01.1996
Honours Masters OHS Management -
UTS
Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy -
University of Sydney
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