Ross Bacon
About Ross Bacon
Ross Bacon serves as an Induction Coordinator, focusing on coal mining induction programs in Rockhampton and Mackay to improve community safety standards. He has extensive experience in occupational health and safety, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2006.
Work at Glencore
Ross Bacon has served as an Induction Coordinator at Glencore since 2018. In this role, he presents coal mining induction programs to the general public in Rockhampton and Mackay. His work focuses on enhancing community awareness and safety standards related to coal mining operations. He has conducted training sessions for the Work Authorization Permit System, which is essential for ensuring safety compliance in coal mining.
Education and Expertise
Ross Bacon studied at CQUniversity, where he earned a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety. His studies spanned from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety through the S.T.E.P.S. program at Central Queensland University in 2011. His educational background equips him with the necessary knowledge to conduct safety training and compliance programs in the mining sector.
Background
Prior to his current role at Glencore, Ross Bacon gained experience in various positions within the mining and health sectors. He worked at Anglo American as a Dust Mask/Respiratory Fit Testing Coordinator and as an Observation/Compliance Officer in 2018. He also has a background in emergency services, having worked as a Patient Transport Officer with Queensland Ambulance Service from 2006 to 2011.
Previous Experience
Before joining Glencore, Ross Bacon held several positions that contributed to his expertise in occupational health and safety. He worked at Boyne Island Aluminium Smelter as an Industry Placement in 2015 and at YOUNGS BUS SERVICE as a Heavy Vehicle Industry Transport worker from 2015 to 2017. His diverse experience includes conducting mine site training for Coal Mine Workers at various locations, including Hail Creek and Oaky Creek.