Rate My Professor Matt Davies

Dr Davies delivers specialized teaching in occupational health and safety through units such as OCHS3005 HSE Professional Practice, which focuses on health, safety, and environmental professional competencies; OCHS2001 Workplace Human Factors, exploring ergonomic and psychological influences on safety; and OCHS3001 Understanding Employment and Environmental Law in OHS Practices, addressing legal frameworks and compliance in occupational settings. Beyond teaching, he has contributed significantly as an Expert Advisor and Technical Advisor to the OHS Body of Knowledge, particularly chapter 38.3 on Ethics and Professional Practice (2019), emphasizing ethical decision-making, moral agency, and professional integrity for OHS practitioners. Dr Davies served as Chair of the Ethics Committee for the Australian Institute of Health & Safety and was a member of the College of Fellows Executive until his resignation midway through 2020 due to work pressures. He further disseminated his expertise via a presentation on ethical dilemmas in the safety profession—covering moral questions, decision-making processes, professional integrity, and value conflicts—at a World Safety Organization webinar on 22 September 2021. His multifaceted career bridges practical safety management with academic and professional leadership in advancing OHS standards.