Paul Vidler

Safety Specialist with proven expertise in identifying workplace hazards and implementing effective preventive measures. Highly skilled in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and training sessions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong ability to build partnerships and foster collaboration, enhancing organizational safety culture. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in diverse work environments, excelling in emergency response planning and hazard analysis.

• Mitch Lavender, Workshop Manager, MGA Thermal, 0424 686 580, mitch.l@mgathermal.com
• Annie Lacombe, Head Engineer, MGA Thermal, a.lacombe@mgathermal.com
• Corrine West, Ex - Team Leader, Previously of Employsure, 0407 719 388, corrine@effectivehr.com

• 2018, Provide First Aid Certificate
• 2016, Human Resource Essentials & Workplace Relations
• 2016, Work Safely in the Construction Industry
• 2016, Workforce Relations
• 2016, HR Essentials
• 2016, Work Safely at Heights
• 2015, Diploma in Work Health & Safety
• 2013, Distribution Quality Management Process (DQMP), Internal Auditing & Effective Management Review – Martin Brower
• 2011, Return to Work Coordinator
• 2010, Certificate of Senior Lead Auditor
• 2009, Lead Auditor – Integrated Management Systems
• 2007, Project Management & Project Management Plus
• 2007, Certificate in Project Management & Project Management Plus
• 2007, Certificate of attainment in Investigation Procedures – WorkCover
• 2003, Bachelor of Education
• 2003, Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyse and assess situations
• Ability to build internal and external partnerships
• Flexible and approachable outlook
• Ability to quickly interpret & adapt to new work environments

• 01/2024 to current, MGA Thermal Pty Ltd, Safety Specialist, Hazardous manufacturing research and development facility involved in thermal storage solutions, Manage all aspects of safety compliance relating to a hazardous manufacturing and storage facility for 35 personnel., Develop toolbox talk topics related to the workplace and consultation with workers, management on critical hazards/risks and controls., Provide management with reports concerning current open safety issues, statistics – workers compensation, WHS training, site hazard identification & close outs., Chair safety committee for site and oversee actions on outcome register., Developed and updated site WHS policies and procedures to enhance legislative requirements via consultation with upper management and workers., Conduct all site safety inductions and training with workers, contractors and visitors., In consultation with workers via developed risk assessments design and implement all Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and site Safe Operating Procedures (SOP)., Ensure all workers are trained on relevant SWMS and SOP via recorded Verification of Competencies (VOC), complete all record keeping responsibilities., Provide in depth information on safety compliance for all hazardous chemical usage and storage, ensure adherence to placarding and manifest obligations for site., Oversee all registers for chemicals, plant/equipment, training, incident, hazard reporting requirements., Developed and facilitated annual reviews of policy/procedures, SWMS and SOP document control requirements and align information to current legislative requirements., Investigate incidents via Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM), present finding to management and oversee implemented/updated procedure controls and training to workers., Attend workers compensation matters with workers, including attending treatment appointments with doctors, physios, specialists and treatment providers., Oversee all record keeping for workers compensation matters in confidential manner, develop new return to work plans through consultation with all parties., Oversee environmental compliance obligations via impact/aspects register and training to workers on procedures.
• 01/2023 to 12/2024, Coalface Safety Pty Ltd, Health and Safety Consultancy, Small to medium business safety solutions, Assist small to medium businesses within civil, construction, transport industries with all aspects of WHS legislative obligations., Conduct Work Health and Safety (WHS) review audits and implementation meetings with clients from varying industries., Conduct site inspections and risk assessments for businesses, discuss/document findings and assist with developing/recording preventative measures., Assist businesses with tender applications for mining, industrial and commercial projects., Assist and influence employers on proactive Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and industry practice compliance tailored to their business needs., Assist employers in closing out identified safety gaps by drawing on real world solutions and experience whilst adhering to legislative obligations., Produce customised documents for clients related to best practice industry standards., Conduct and train clients on inductions, toolboxes, safety inspections, risk assessments, register(s) assembly and document/system maintenance., Conduct incident investigations via ICAM, update internal documents, provide training via toolboxes to support client’s preventative action measures., Train and assist clients on maintaining safety records and systems to benchmark standards., Prioritise and organise work autonomously for client deadlines., Assist with workers compensation matters – capacity certificates, return to work programs and record keeping.
• 01/2021 to 12/2023, Employsure, Consultant Health and Safety Specialist, Health & Safety consultancy to a broad range of industries., Establish great partnerships, rapport and respect with Persons Carrying on Business Undertaking (PCBU) and workers of small, medium and large businesses., Chair technical Work Health and Safety (WHS) review audits and implementation meetings with clients from varying industries., Assist and influence employers on proactive Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and industry practice compliance tailored to their business needs., Assist employers in closing out identified safety gaps by drawing on real world solutions and experience whilst adhering to legislative obligations., Produce customised documents for clients related to best practice industry standards., Conduct and train clients on inductions, toolboxes, safety inspections, risk assessments, register(s) assembly and document/system maintenance., Conduct incident investigations via ICAM, update internal documents, provide training via toolboxes to support client’s preventative action measures., Train and assist clients on maintaining safety records and systems to benchmark standards., Prioritise and organise work autonomously to meet deadlines for client and internal company obligations., Utilise and complete internal reporting requirements via SalesForce and internal recording platforms., Assist and support Employsure Advice with inquiries from clients on safety matters., Work in a collaborative and positive environment with colleagues and clients.
• 01/2019 to 12/2021, Tefol Pty Ltd, WHS/HR Officer, Involved in the metals manufacturing, mechanical repair and mining industries in the Hunter Valley., Managed over 70 employees Work, Health & Safety (WHS), Workers Compensation (WC), Environmental ISO14001, Mining (MG) & HR compliance., Supervision of Training Officer in all facets of mine compliance i.e. training (site inductions, work @ Heights, Confined Space, etc..), Order 41/43 medicals., Oversee all aspects of mine site compliance – tenders, SOP development/training, monthly/annual or ad hoc legislative review/change mgt., Review and update of all sites WHS SWMS/HR and WC forms to current Legislative & Aust Std requirements., Implemented iAuditor database to assist with incident/hazard and WC reporting/treatment in 'real time' to all levels of Management., Attended all NTD reviews, treatment providers (i.e. Physiotherapist, Specialist, third party providers) to dramatically reduce rehabilitation rates for the company & improve employee morale (individually & overall)., Developed and updated site HR/WHS Manual to current Legislative requirements via consultation with upper management and employees., Conducted site inductions and training on all SWMS, HR, QA requirements for site., Developed and facilitated annual review and training, or legislative updates, of company WHS and HR policy/procedures to all staff and executives., Influence change management in WHS/HR, mining legislative requirements., Oversaw all WHS, HR, WC, MG & Environmental audits and registers including monthly/annual reporting of statistics to upper management and employees., Oversee PPE allocations, registers, stations and replacement (i.e. expiry)., Conduct investigations into WHS & HR (bullying, harassment or EEO) breaches of policy via ICAM., Oversee apprentice/trainee selection and onboarding, sign up with RTO, maintain all TAFE records, mentor apprentices and trainees., Supervise all RTO visits & interactions with apprentices and trainees., Liaise with Training NSW Area Manager for advice on Apprentices/Trainees (i.e. HR issues or cancellation requests)., Build rapport and stakeholder alliance with VET training venues in area to increase skilled workforce., Consult with Motor Traders Association (MTA) on HR, WHS matters to align to legislative obligations. Report findings to management for determination.
• 01/2012 to 12/2018, Martin-Brower Australia Pty Ltd, Compliance Officer, National transport company servicing over 900 x stores within the heavy vehicle transport & distribution industry., Managed over 50 employees, 20 contractors Work, Health & Safety (WHS), Workers Compensation (WC), Environmental ISO14001 & HR and Quality Assurance (QA) ISO9001 compliance within the Newcastle Distribution Centre., Consult daily with all staff in a collaborative environment to reduce all identified hazards/risks proactively., Develop & implement WHS/HR/WC/QA procedures based on clear & precise hazard/risk 'gap' analysis audits., Annually review/update SOP’s, WHS, WC, QA reporting forms/procedures to improve reporting timeframes and alignment to current Legislation/Aust. Std., Development/educations/maintenance of over 20 x separate SOP’s to align to WHS requirements., Investigate WHS accidents/incidents via ICAM, report findings, oversee controls., Develop/Organise/conduct training to all staff in National & site specific internal WHS/HR/WC/QA processes and Legislative changes., Complete site inductions & oversee toolbox talks to three shifts., Attend all WC appointments with NTD/treatment provider/injured worker. Develop Return to Work plans for injured workers via liaising with all parties in collaborative environments., Chair monthly WC claims reviews (for site) with Agent and National WHS Mgr., Chair monthly Safety Committee meeting, provide reports on WHS/WC issues, take notes, issue report on meetings to staff/managers, oversee close out of controls in timely manner., Conduct weekly, quarterly & yearly audits on WHS/QA programs for alignment to company performance & compliance to Internal National Head Office & external customer requirements., Maintain all registers (WHS, WC, HR, QA) in confidential, professional manner and report on findings/improvements to Site/National Mgt via fortnightly meeting., Oversee PPE allocations, registers, PPE stations and replacement (i.e. expiry or updating)., Oversaw site attainment of ISO14001 accreditation, maintenance of aspect/impact registers & controls reporting to upper management and employees., Oversee audits/certifications on Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) requirements for heavy vehicles and drivers.
• 01/2005 to 12/2012, WorkCover Authority of New South Wales, Compliance Investigator, Assist regulators with health and safety, workers compensation compliance., Perform investigations for non-insured and underinsured compliance issues., Conduct regulatory audits of employers for compliance to legislative & contractual & regulatory requirements as provided by relevant legislation., Develop and implement safety systems of compliance for a diverse range internal and external stakeholders in regard to: Compliance policy and guidelines for workers compensation & WHS & Environmental Legislation., Collaborate with Inspectors within joint projects, including Construction, Civil Engineering and mining industries regarding workers compensation compliance and WHS., Undertake research into varying industries of employment correlated to wage profiles and WHS & Environmental requirements., Develop (in teams & autonomously) and facilitate relational development with employers via industry events on WHS/WC compliance., Liaise with industry representatives on employer obligations or complex issues via constructive/positive dialogue., Provide determinations and pursue employers relating to deemed worker issues., Development and manage implementation of targeted compliance/safe work strategies & return to work programmes to many varying employer and industries in need., Review current WHS work practices and align compliance to legislative requirements., Manage contractual guidelines for varied WorkCover stakeholders., Conduct investigations, compile briefs and prosecute employers falling to adhere to legislative obligations.
• 01/2002 to 12/2005, NSW Dept. of Education, Teacher, Specialised in TAS Key Learning Area., Parent and group discussions., Planning of Lessons (varied) & implementation of new curriculum., Curriculum development and assessment., Providing excellent learning environments., Class Management & Discipline., Sporting/school activities.

• Achieved and maintained the Gold Standard Award for safety, quality and environmental compliance of the site for four years while at Martin Brower