Meet our machinery safety training experts

Pilz Australia's machinery safety training experts

Our machinery safety training courses are delivered by experienced safety consultants and industry practitioners who work directly with manufacturers, machine builders, system integrators, and end users across Australia.

With expertise spanning machinery safety, functional safety, machine risk assessment, safety validation, industrial security, and compliance with Australian and international standards, including AS 4024 (Safety of Machinery), ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and IEC 62443, our trainers bring practical, real-world experience into every course.

Whether you are looking to improve machine safety compliance, reduce workplace risk, enhance operational safety, or strengthen your understanding of machinery safety standards and best practices, our training delivers practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Our training methodology has been independently audited against the latest principles of adult education and verified by Weingarten University of Education, ensuring participants benefit from a high-quality and effective learning experience.

Chris Mchutchison

Chris Mchutchison

National Training Manager

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in electrical maintenance engineering across a wide range of industries in the UK, with a particular focus on packaging and manufacturing. As National Training Manager, he is responsible for coordinating and delivering specialist training courses in machinery safety and automation. His qualifications include BTEC – Electrical Engineer, CMSE® (TÜV Nord), CECE® (TÜV Nord), CEFS® (TÜV Nord), and ITOL® – awarded through a certified course provider of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning, reflecting his strong technical foundation and commitment to professional development.

Ben Stewart

Ben Stewart

Safety Consultant

Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE®), Certified Expert in Functional Safety (CEFS), and Certified Expert in Security for Automation (CESA).

Ben is a licensed electrician and electrical engineer specialising in machinery safety, automation, and IEC 62443 compliance. Ben has supported FMCG and manufacturing operations with practical safety and automation solutions, leveraging expertise in control systems, functional safety, and secure digital integration. At Pilz, Ben focuses on risk assessments, safety design, validation, and automation security.

Wayne Kemp

Dean Crofskey

Senior Safety Consultant

Wayne has extensive expertise with the machinery safety lifecycle across diverse industries, particularly in manufacturing and printing. Wayne is also a licensed Electrical Mechanic.
Wayne is CMSE® - Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV Nord), Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland), CFSAE (TÜV SGS-Saar) and has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Kim Littras

Kim Littras

Safety Consultant

Kim holds the following certifications: Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE®), Certified Expert in CE Marking (CECE), Certified Functional Safety Application Expert (CFSAE – TÜV SGS-Saar), Licensed Electrician, and IECEx Certified.

Kim is an experienced electrical engineer and licensed electrician with over 20 years of experience in mining, high-speed manufacturing, and industrial automation. Kim combines deep technical knowledge with practical field experience to improve machinery safety, system reliability, and overall operational performance. Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time on the golf course and camping with family.

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