KEY PERSONNEL PROFILES

Mike Robbins
Design Engineer – Hazardous Area Systems and Equipment

The grandson of a blacksmith, engineering was in Mike’s blood. After leaving school, his apprenticeship as a fitter machinist in Sydney gave him a firm grounding in all aspects of fitting and machining. National service followed for two years before Mike was appointed as a trainee engineer with Henley Forklifts adding to his expertise in mobile materials handling equipment. Joining Chess in 1980, he became more involved with materials handling, in particular hazardous area protection of forklifts.
Recognised as an industry leader in the field, Mike has worked closely with Standards Australia committees and NSW WorkCover over the years and has earned a reputation as a leading authority on hazardous area protection of mobile materials handling equipment.