Edition 149, March 2022 INSIDE THIS EDITION+ ATSB Chief Commissioner and CEO MasterClass Webinar 15 March 2022
+ Open Calls For Public Consultation
+ Open Calls For Development Group Members
+ RISSB At AusRAIL PLUS
+ Rail Safety Conference Agenda Set For Launch
+ All Aboard Members Onboarding Webinar Next Week
+ Introducing Our Horizons Program Participants
ATSB Chief Commissioner and CEO MasterClass Webinar 15 March 2022We're pleased to announce that our next webinar presenter is Angus Mitchell, Chief Commissioner and CEO, of the ATSB. Angus will be providing an update on several active rail investigations. While reinforcing the value of the Bureau’s no-blame safety investigations, Angus will touch on his time in the chair so far and where he sees the national transport safety investigator heading in the future.
The webinar is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 15 March at 12PM (AEDT).
Why you should attend this webinar * Meet the ATSB’s new Chief Commissioner and CEO, Angus Mitchell * Understand the value of no-blame safety investigations * Get an update on progress on the Wallan XPT investigation * Discover the real need for national funding arrangements for rail
investigations * Hear the latest on the Devonport and BHP Port Hedland derailment investigations.
Anyone can attend and if you'd like to secure your seat now, please click on the blue 'Register to Attend' button below.
EVENTS & PROGRAMSRail Safety Conference Agenda Set For LaunchWe're finalising the agenda for the Rail Safety Conference and hoping to release it next week. Here are some of the highlights for you: * 5 International keynotes
* 4 Australian keynotes
* 3 Panel discussions
* 2 Site tours
* 1 Rail Safety Conference dinner.
If you're interested in finding out more about the program, pricing and who is speaking, please go to this page. If you are ready to make a booking for yourself or your team, please click here. All Aboard Members Onboarding Webinar Next WeekOur next onboarding webinar will be held on Friday, 11 March at 12PM (AEDT). During this exclusive members-only event, we’ll be taking attendees on a walk through/talk through of our website, we’ll discuss what we are up to in our Major Projects portfolio, explain how to download Standards and other associated documents on our website, and how you can engage with RISSB and take advantage of the full benefits of a membership. If you've recently joined,
then this is the perfect opportunity for you to ask us questions and make sure you get the most out of a RISSB membership.
Register to attend by clicking on the blue 'Register Now' button.
INTRODUCING OUR HORIZONS PROGRAM 4.0 PARTICIPANTS
This week we're delighted to introduce Bryce, Catherine, Jacob and Alex.
Bryce Garrett | ARTCHi, I am Bryce, located in Newcastle, NSW, I have worked on the ICT Service Desk for ARTC since 2016. Day to day, I support the company's corporate ICT Computer and Mobility environment. In the past 18 months, I have been exposed to the world of leadership and project management and delivery. It’s my hope that the Horizons Program will help me to continue to grow in this space and expand my career further. Away from work, I am an avid sports fan
and am heavily involved in my local district cricket club, serving on the volunteer committee since 2013, and more recently performing the duties of Senior Vice President since 2018.
Catherine Skinner | VLineI grew up in Mansfield, Victoria, and moved to Melbourne to complete my education. I completed a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering at RMIT while also representing Australia in shooting sports, which I am still actively participating in. I am currently 3.5 years into my rail career, working primarily in Asset Management.
My current role is with V/Line working as a RAM Specialist RRR projects, however I do have a history of working in both infrastructure and rolling stock in rail and light rail.
Jacob Ross | Frazer-Nash Consultancy LtdMy name is Jacob Ross and I am a Consultant at Frazer-Nash Consultancy in Melbourne. My background is Systems Engineering, which was mostly spent in the Military Aerospace Industry at BAE Systems in the UK. Moved to Australia in 2018 and have spent 4 years working in a mixture of Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance roles within the Rail Industry. When not in the “office” you can find me on the beach with the
dog or on the football pitch.
Alex Hart | QRMy name is Alex Hart and I work as an Electrical Engineer for Queensland Rail. I grew up in Canada and studied Engineering at the University of Waterloo before moving to Brisbane in 2016. Since then I have worked as a member of Queensland Rail’s Electrical Design team, which develops long term solutions to improve the fleet. I look forward to meeting other professionals in the industry to give me perspective into how other specialists approach their work.
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