His passion for helping his colleagues work safely and go ‘Home Without Harm’ has developed over 32 years working in the construction industry across a wide range of disciplines from general construction, through electrical and mechanical installations and cranes, to civil roading and infrastructure tunnelling. He has completed a number of Safety-related courses, including the National Certificate in First Line Management (Level 3), an adult teaching course, Construction Management with Unitec Auckland, Height Safety Training and other site related courses.

He says his interest in Safety has evolved over the past 10 years, as he has gained experience and realised that “we could make it better just with a little thought and planning”.

“McConnell Dowell’s goal of “Home without harm” should be the goal of all companies who have the welfare of their most valuable assets in mind - the people,” Tiny says.

This scholarship offers further opportunity to develop his knowledge by fully funding the course and examination fees associated with an International Certificate from the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), as well as peer mentoring and work experience.

The NZ Transport Agency Zero Harm Scholarships are open to those working in the roading construction industry, and aim to help improve workplace health and safety. To be eligible candidates must show a demonstrable interest and aptitude for health and safety and be a high performer in their current organisation, showing potential for development into a future safety leader.

“The calibre of scholarship applicants was exceptionally high”, said Martin McMullan, the Transport Agency’s Zero Harm Manager.

“We now have four dedicated professionals from New Zealand that have signed up to building a zero harm culture within our industry so that everyone can go home safe and healthy every day.”