Ted Dohrmann CPE

Managing Director, Certified Professional Ergonomist Read More

Managing Director, Health and Safety Specialist, Certified Professional Ergonomist.

Ted Dohrmann is a highly respected health and safety specialist, with a solid foundation in mechanical and manufacturing engineer, and a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). He provides practical and actionable risk management advice to organisations enhancing safety, ergonomics, design and usability.

Since 2014, Ted has led our team as Managing Director. He has been instrumental in driving our company’s growth, expanding its reach, and strengthening its reputation as a leader in the field.

Ted holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, along with a Graduate Diploma of Ergonomics from the University of Queensland.

With extensive experience across a diverse industries, Ted works with organisations to develop practical solutions to ergonomics and safety problems. These solutions are always aimed at injury prevention, and improved performance and comfort.

Some examples of Ted’s work include:

  • Ergonomics assessment of control room design (Westgate tunnel)
  • Ergonomics design of Air Ambulance interior (Jet Aviation)
  • Risk assessment of new in-store racking and fixtures (Kmart)
  • Improved gas processing plant control room designs (Beach Energy, Origin)
  • Enhanced cabin and seating arrangements for tram drivers (Yarra Trams, various classes)
  • Improved pilot crew rest facilities for new ultra-long distance aircraft (Qantas, Sydney)
  • Optimisation of console arrangements for control tower air traffic controllers (Airservices, Sydney Airport)
  • Improved front of house bank branch designs (HSBC, Australia)
  • Safer warehouse stock handling systems (Dulux, Melbourne)

A regular speaker and trainer, Ted often presents at various state and national industry conferences and events.

Ted is regularly engaged by solicitors to provide expert liability opinion in personal injury matters, which often also requires him to give evidence in court. Instructors know him as a clear, independent, and convincing expert witness, having successfully appeared in several jurisdictions in both jury and judge-alone matters.

Some example of cases where Ted has provided expert opinion in court:

When he is not in the office, Ted is on the stands cheering on his beloved AFL team, the Demons! He adores his family (including his French Bulldogs) and keeps active with regular morning swims and bike rides.

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