Marcus Paul Sebastian Cattani

Summary

I am enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Hygienist, and Health and Safety professional with 15 years in the profession; 5 years as a Scientist in the chemical industry, followed by a year as a Masters student at the Institute of Occupational Medicine, 3 years as Occupational Hygiene Manager in the engineering industry, 6 years as a Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety (Occupational Hygiene, Safety Technology, Systems Safety, post grad supervision) at Curtin University in Western Australia. I moved from the University to industry in Feb. 2002 to work as the Occupational Health and Safety Systems Advisor for Robe River Iron Associates in the North West of Western Australia. I am completing a PhD "Occupational exposure to pesticides".

Address

Western Australia 6720

Telephone

(H) 08 9187 0464 (W) 08 9159 2338 (M) 0439 955 367

Email

marcus.cattani@westnet.com.au, mcattani@hotmail.com

Age

35 years on 29^th March 2002

Nationality

Australian (also with a UK passport)

Family

Married. Three children DOB 1996, 1998 and 2001.

1996 - 2002

Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety – Curtin University

• Writing under and post graduate units: Introduction to Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Safety Technology, System Safety. Writing topics for other units, covering most aspects of health and safety.
• Lecturing, tutorials, marking papers, supervising projects (theses).
• Co-ordinating Post Graduate Diplomas in OHS.
• Administrative tasks: Acting Director, student administration, budgets, staff management.
• Research for industry and government e.g.: Dept. Minerals and Energy
• Consultancy for industry e.g.: Training packages, Health and Safety Management, Auditing, Occupational Hygiene etc.

1993-96

Occupational Hygiene Manager – British Aerospace

• Assisted in the setting up and running of the Health and Safety Dept. at a major industrial engineering site.
• Formulated and conducted exposure and environmental monitoring programs, MSDS database, liaison with government agencies.
• Managed a team of technical staff.

1992-93

Masters student - Institute of Occupational Medicine/University of Aberdeen

• Coursework and research project concerned with attitudes and behaviour towards health and safety in small businesses

1987-92

Scientist – Ciba Geigy

• Designed and conducted occupational exposure surveys (approx. 2500)
• Seconded to Italian sister Company

1984-1986

Student – Farnborough College of Technology

• Higher National Diploma in Environmental Analysis and Monitoring
• Placement conducted at CSIRO in Western Australia

Skills summary

• Occupational Hygiene: assessment and interpretation of occupational hazards, atmospheric, biological, dermal assessments. Reports, presentations, conferences. Engineering solutions, training, auditing etc.
• OHS Management: health and safety management procedures/manual.
• Training: needs assessments, training and evaluation of programs.
• Computer: Excellent understanding, web design, training, databases etc
• Management: motivate and manage staff, negotiation, tenders, grants etc.

Community

SIA co-editor, web design for AIOH & State Organiser, Occ. Health Soc. web.