Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Niz Tasci

PASCOE VALE,Victoria

Summary

Dynamic Health and Safety Advisor with a proven track record at Victorian International Container Terminal, excelling in risk assessments and incident investigations. Adept at implementing safety protocols and conducting training sessions, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Recognized for enhancing workplace safety and reliability through effective communication and proactive measures.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Safety Advisor

Victorian International Container Terminal
Port Melbourne, Victoria
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Conducted regular risk assessments and identified potential hazards
  • Investigated incidents or accidents in the workplace, documented findings, and recommended corrective actions
  • Worked closely with managers to identify gaps in existing safety protocols or policies within the organization's operations
  • Investigated complaints regarding unsafe working conditions or practices raised by employees or visitors at the workplace
  • Monitored work areas to ensure that appropriate safety measures were followed
  • Audited compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
  • Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes
  • Conducted safety meetings to improve internal safety processes
  • Participated in meetings involving health and safety representatives from other departments
  • Inspected fire extinguishers, ladders, scaffolding equipment, protective clothing, and first-aid kits, ensuring their proper functioning
  • Advised on personal protective equipment selection for workers exposed to specific hazards
  • Provided advice on safe practices and procedures to all staff members
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk
  • Organized training sessions for employees to raise awareness of health and safety issues

General Hand

Qube Logistics
Port Melbourne, Victoria
06.2024 - 12.2024

Successfully completed essential training to enhance skill set

Consistently participated in all scheduled roster shifts, demonstrating commitment

Exhibited reliability by maintaining punctuality and attendance

Ensured safety of plant operations and personnel

Stevedore (Wharfie)

Patrick Terminals
Footscray, Victoria
10.1998 - 11.2024

Approached training with dedication

Demonstrated consistent attendance and reliability.

Trained forklift operator.

Trained Straddle Carrier Driver/Operator.

Received permanency offer in unprecedented time in stevedoring due to exemplary attendance, performance, safety, and reliability

Engaged in training and development opportunities

Trained as a receival and delivery clerk.

Trained as a Gantry Crane Operator for loading and unloading shipping containers onto container ships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
11-1990

Skills

  • Risk assessments
  • Hazard identification
  • Risk controls
  • First aid training
  • Incident investigation
  • Safety auditing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety training
  • Workplace inspections
  • SWMS reviews
  • Permits to work systems
  • Slips, trips, and falls prevention
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Corrective actions
  • Confined space entry
  • Fire safety management
  • Emergency Response Coordination

Certification

  • Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety 2014
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessor (ongoing)
  • Licence to perform high risk work (classes CB and LF)
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Fire Warden
  • Emergency Response coordinator
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Spaces
  • Isolation (Lockout Tagout)
  • Operating specialised shift loading equipment

Languages

English
Professional
Turkish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Lifeline Councillor, 1989-1990
  • President La Trobe University Turkish Students Club, 1990-1991
  • President of the Youth Committee of Alevi Cultural Centre, 1992
  • Secretary of the management committee of the Aleve Cultural Centre, 1993

Accomplishments

  • Student of the year award and scholarship Red Cliffs Secondary College, 1984

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Hand

Qube Logistics
06.2024 - 12.2024

Health and Safety Advisor

Victorian International Container Terminal
01.2024 - 05.2025

Stevedore (Wharfie)

Patrick Terminals
10.1998 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

La Trobe University
Niz Tasci