Claire has over 14 years of international professional work experience and Post Graduate Qualifications in Ergonomics. As a specialist practitioner her strength is in conceptual problem solving and project / change management. She has successfully implemented many Ergonomic and OHS related programs and research

Principal services

• Professional advice on complex technical Health & Safety issues to assist managers in complying with their OHS legislative requirements backed by thoroughly researched technical reports/recommendations in this regard.
• Evidence based safety and ergonomic risk assessments of new and existing equipment and/or work practices.
• Implementation of the Plant Regulations including conducting plant risk assessments for high risk plant and the development of Safe Operating Procedures.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review musculo-skeletal prevention programs including the provision of high-level professional advice to clients on strategies to prevent and manage musculoskeletal related disorders.
• Monitoring compliance with OHS standards, guidelines, and advise managers accordingly
• Undertaking research and project work on the prevention/management of OHS issues; and keeping clients abreast with current research and industry trends in this area.

Principal qualifications

• MSc and Tech in Ergonomics (UNSW)
• BSc: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Certified Professional Ergonomist  (CPE) HFESA (2008)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) – in progress
• Anthropometrics Specialty Workshop, Adelaide, SA (2008)
• Line Manager Training Australia Post In House– (May 2008)
• Ergonomics Accreditation at NYU School of Medicine, USA. (2003)
• Hand and Shoulder Therapy Accreditation (2002) USA
• Ergonomic Assessment Specialist Certification (2001) USA