Practical experience behind safer work
I’m Chris, the person behind Critical Risk Management. I bring decades of operational experience to training, investigations and safety consulting, helping people understand the risks they face and make informed decisions on the job.
My background spans electricity networks, mining, construction and power generation. I’ve worked alongside field crews, supervisors, contractors and management teams, so I understand the challenges of putting safety requirements into practice.
Across my career, I’ve supported powerline construction and maintenance crews, asset inspection programs, mining operations, major construction projects and power station maintenance outages.
My work has included safety auditing, contractor assurance, operational risk management and facilitating ICAM investigations involving worker and public safety incidents.
Working across these environments has shaped my approach: understand the work, listen to the people doing it and provide advice they can use.
High-risk work often involves competing demands, multiple contractors and complex systems. I’ve supported teams through industrial shutdowns, maintenance outages and work around critical infrastructure, where careful planning and clear communication are essential.
Whether I’m reviewing safety processes, conducting an audit or facilitating an investigation, I focus on understanding what happens on the ground and identifying practical improvements.
As a qualified Trainer and Assessor, I’ve delivered nationally recognised training across a range of disciplines, helping workers develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to work safely and effectively. My training style is practical, engaging and grounded in real-world industry experience.
Through Critical Risk Management, I combine that experience with a passion for training, mentoring and improving workplace safety. Whether I’m conducting audits, facilitating investigations, delivering training or helping organisations improve their safety practices, my focus is on helping people work smarter, safer and more confidently.
I’ve provided safety leadership and assurance services across mining and construction, helping organisations manage operational risk while maintaining productivity and meeting compliance requirements.
That experience helps me understand the challenges your teams face in complex, demanding environments and provide guidance that works on the ground.
– Chris Trutwein.
Whether your crews need powerline training or your organisation wants support with managing critical risks, get in touch to talk through what would make the greatest difference for your people
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