Background
David Randall is the Managing Director of DRA Safety Specialists and has been involved in the Work Health and Safety Industry since 1990 and continues to provide consulting, training and auditing services to clients throughout Australia and overseas. David holds both a Mechanical Engineering degree, Science degree and Diploma of Management. He has held the position of Regional Representative of the Gold Coast Branch of the Safety Institute of Australia since its inception in 1990, and was elected President of the SIA (QLD &NT) in 2008 and has been appointed to the Hospitality, Recreation and other Services Industry Sector Standing Committee to represent the safety interests of this industry at the State level. He is currently a Government accredited Self Insurance auditor, and an RABQSA Lead Auditor (OHS).
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Diploma of Management
- Lead Auditor - OHS (RABQSA)
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (TAA40104)
- Fire Safety Advisor
- Accredited Self Insurance Auditor – Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
- Justice of the Peace (Qual)
- Unrestricted Pilots Licence and RAA Licence
Professional Association Memberships
- Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and Chartered Professional Engineer
- Fellow of the Safety Institute of Australia. (President (QLD & NT) Division 2008-2011)
- Member of the Industry Sector Standing Committee – Hospitality, Recreation and other Services since 2005
- Member of the Rotary Club of Southport (President 2006-2007)
Sample of Achievements
- The development of online WHS Management Systems and Staff Induction programs.
- Conducted Compliance and System Management Audits for clients as a regular part of a continuing consultancy or as a one off service.
- Conducted Ergonomic assessments of work stations and manual handling tasks.
- Provided expert witness service for a number of solicitors dealing with personal injury claims within workplaces.
- Provided regular consultancy service to clients to assist them with the implementation of their WHS Management System, and provided ongoing risk management services and auditing to ensure compliance to the legislation.
- Conducted In-house Safety Officer/ Advisor training for companies.
- Tailored safety courses to specifically meet the client’s needs.
