John McIlrath (COHSProf), the Director and Senior Consultant at Safety First Professionals is a Chartered OHS Professional through the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

A Chartered OHS Professional is formal recognition, in occupational health and safety proficiency, to create and maintain safe and healthy work environments based on education, experience, demonstrated knowledge and skills.

The certification assures the competence and reliability of professionals providing advice to employers, clients, workers, and the community, and helps distinguish qualified professionals. 

A Chartered Professional denotes a Master of OHS, with a minimum of 10 years working full-time in a senior OHS role.