[3] Following graduation, Kerin worked for several years in project management, operational and safety roles for the gas, chemical and oil industries.
Kerin also holds a diploma in OHS, as well as a Master of Leadership and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As chemical engineers address our global challenges and pivot our technologies to deliver a low-carbon future, all those engaged in process safety will be a crucial component in minimising the risk of operating in new fields.”[5]Kerin is the author of two books, "The Platypus Philosophy", on how to identify and manage weak signals, in safety processing.
[7] Select peer-reviewed publications include: Kerin, T. (2016) The evolution of process safety standards and legislation following landmark events—what have we learnt?
They discussed how "everyone has a right to be safe at work", and Kerin shared a creative way to encourage spotting warning signs early, saving mistakes ahead of time.