Listen "Dr Sean Brady"
Episode Synopsis
Consider yourself lucky if you ever get a chance to talk to one of your heroes. Sean is one of mine.
Dr Sean Brady is a forensic engineer who investigates engineering failures from a technical and organisational perspective.
In 2020, he completed the Brady Review, an investigation into the causes of fatalities in the Queensland mining industry. The review was tabled in parliament and made 11 recommendations to the regulator and mining companies on how to improve safety.
In 2024, he completed the technical and organisational investigation into the catastrophic failure of a turbine generator at Callide C Power Station in Queensland, Australia.
He also speaks, writes and podcasts on the causes of technical and organisational failure.
Dr Sean Brady is a forensic engineer who investigates engineering failures from a technical and organisational perspective.
In 2020, he completed the Brady Review, an investigation into the causes of fatalities in the Queensland mining industry. The review was tabled in parliament and made 11 recommendations to the regulator and mining companies on how to improve safety.
In 2024, he completed the technical and organisational investigation into the catastrophic failure of a turbine generator at Callide C Power Station in Queensland, Australia.
He also speaks, writes and podcasts on the causes of technical and organisational failure.
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