An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.
Issue link: https://digital.jmpublishing.ie/i/892606
www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 17 Vox Pops ComDt mark DonneLLy, 103 sq CommanDer /aC saFety oFFiCer "I am a qualified Aeronautical Engineer. As the OC 103 Sqn Engineering Officer, I am responsi- ble for the Continuous Airworthiness Management of all fixed wing aircraft in No 1 Operations Wing. In addition, I am also the Formation Safety Advisor to the GOC Air Corps in relation to OH&S Risk Management. I completed the Higher Diploma in Safety Health Welfare Work in UCD in 2009. Managing Oc- cupational Health and Safety Risk Management in an Aviation Environment is both challenging and very rewarding." Capt Brian mCintyre, saFety oFFiCer, 2 BDe hq "With an MSc in Emergency Management and currently completing an MSc in Environmental Health and Safety my key objective as a Safety Officer is to maintain a safe work environment for 2 Bde personnel by advising and assisting Unit Commanders and their staff to comply with current legislation. Enhancing workplace safety and reducing risk is a significant motivating factor in the course of my work." sGt miCk horGan, DFtC saFety nCo "In 1998 I entered the gates of Collins Barracks in Cork training under the now disbanded 4 Inf Bn. I have spent the majority of my military career to date in the ARW and then the Cadet School, so I know all about manag- ing risk. With a HDIP in H&S from UCD, I'm currently undertaking an MSc in Environmental H&S in DIT. The role of DFTC Safety Cell is both rewarding and challeng- ing. I had no idea how vast the whole area of H&S was until it took up the appointment." sGt patriCk CoDD, air Corps saFety nCo "I completed my apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician in 2003. I am a qualified Avionic inspector. I completed the Higher Diploma in Safety Health Welfare Work in UCD in 2015. I am currently undertaking the MSc in Environmental Health & Safety in DIT. Managing Occupational Health and Safety within the Air Corps is very interesting due to the highly technical and diverse work in the aviation environment." DeFenCe ForCes heaLth saFety anD weLFare week 2017 NOVEMBER 13TH-17TH Get informed and get involved. Find out what's happening in your Barracks by accessing your timetable through IKON/Groups/ HealthandSafety/DF Safety Week the week will be launched by DCos sp maj Gen kevin Cotter in the sch of Catering mckee Bks at 10:00hrs, monday 13th november 2017.