Megan Andersen
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. As well as health and safety knowledge, also brings a diverse skillset on managing and handling minor to diverse Workers Compensation Claims.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Health and Safety Manager
Safe Places for Children
Brisbane, QLD
07.2010 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented safety programs to reduce workplace injuries.
- Interacted with workers' compensation insurance providers regarding claims processing and other related matters.
- Attended meetings with representatives from government agencies regarding inspection results or other inquiries.
- Analyzed data from incident investigations to determine trends in order to prevent future occurrences.
- Reviewed current practices against best practices in order to make recommendations for improvement.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Maintained detailed records of all employee injuries and illnesses and prepared reports as required by regulatory agencies.
- Collaborated with management personnel to create policies that promote a safe work environment for all employees.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and improve overall safety performance.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Communicated with internal departments as well as external customers regarding status of claims.
- Conducted interviews with involved claims parties and witnesses to gather detailed information and arrange investigations.
- Ensured effective communication between management, workers, and other stakeholders on health and safety matters.
Education
Diploma in Workplace Health And Safety - Health And Safety
OHSA
Brisbane, QLD05-2023
Cert IV - Workplace Health And Safety
OHSA
Brisbane, QLD05-2020
Skills
- Accident Investigation
- Incident Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Claims Investigation
- Documentation Review
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Investigation Management
- Fraudulent Claims Investigation
- Staff Management
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Auditing
Timeline
Workplace Health and Safety Manager
Safe Places for Children
07.2010 - 12.2023
Diploma in Workplace Health And Safety - Health And Safety
OHSA
Cert IV - Workplace Health And Safety
OHSA
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