MD-SAFETY Profile
Principal - Matthew Dando
Matt Dando established MD-SAFETY in 2005 with over 20 years specialist experience in emergency, disaster and safety management and is well known as a high level subject expert in both the theoretical and practical aspects of these areas. Since its inception MD-SAFETY has been warmly received by both public and private organisations who are striving for safer and more efficient workplaces.
Matt’s prior work experience includes the Australian Plague Locust Commission, CSIRO Bush Fire Research Unit as well as the Victorian Country Fire Authority and the NSW Rural Fire Service. Matt has a Diploma of Agricultural Science, Advanced Diploma of Emergency Management, Diploma of Fire-fighting Management and a Diploma in Training and Assessment. He is also a registered WorkCover NSW trainer.
Matt has been accredited as a job subject expert in emergency operational and fire aviation management and continues his involvement in these areas as a volunteer in the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Associate – Paul Conlan
Paul specialises in agricultural safety having had vast experience in agriculture and adult education. Paul has previously worked for TAFE NSW as a primary industries teacher for 19 years, and at the same time ran a successful farming operation.
His qualifications include a Diploma of Teaching, Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Certificate IV in Workplace Safety and an Advanced Certificate in Irrigation. Paul is a registered wool classer and like many in the rural sector, has the scars to prove his attendance at the "University of Hard Knocks".
Associate - Chris Ainsworth
Chris specializes in curriculum and program development, particularly in the emergency management arena; he also has extensive experience in systems compliance and audit. Chris has considerable expertise in competency based assessment and training package development and implementation. His qualifications include an MBA, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) as well as numerous other qualifications in business and emergency management. Chris is currently Program Manager - Public Safety Leadership Development Program at the Australian College of Community Safety.
Other Associates
In addition to the core team MD-SAFETY also has strategic links to a wide range of business specialists and trainers and can provide a “one-stop-shop” approach to all safety management needs.
Client References
Since the establishment of MD-SAFETY Matt and the team have developed a comprehensive list of clients including:
Snowy Hydro
Visy Pulp and Paper
Melbourne Water
Water For Rivers
Wodonga City Council (Victoria)
Leeton Shire Council
Griffith City Council
Casella's Wines
Franklins Supermarkets
NSW TAFE
NSW Dept of Primary Industries
NSW Police Service
North-East Water (Victoria)
Riverina Community College
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Sporting Spectrum
Hi Marq Engineering
These and other clients are happy to provide service delivery testimonials upon appointment.