As an industry trainer with 25 years of experience in safety and training in the Mining and heavy industry within Asia pacific region, Damien has dedicated his career to reinforcing essential skills and knowledge in the workplace. Damien is passionate about creating a safe and productive environment for employees to thrive in, ensuring that they have the expertise and confidence to excel in their roles. With a strong background in safety processes and training methodologies, Damien strives to empower individuals with the tools they need to succeed while prioritizing their well-being. His extensive experience allows him to tailor training programs that are not only informative but also engaging and impactful.

As CEO and Training Manager at SITETRAIN, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Damien has steered SITETRAIN’s operations in NSW and Western Australia since 2010. Damien’s collaboration with COVE marks a significant advancement in safety training and performance enhancement.

Combining COVE’s visual literacy training proficiency with SITETRAIN’s industry-specific expertise, the partnership extends COVE’s methodology to Australia and New Zealand. Together, they introduce innovative safety training approaches to organizations, revolutionizing safety training by bolstering hazard recognition skills and offering customized safety programs. This collaborative effort aims to foster safer workplaces and elevate operational performance.