Libby Humphries is a Lecturer, Research Fellow, and Education and Training Program Leader at the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC), University of Queensland. With over 20 years of experience in health and safety, Libby has designed and delivered comprehensive health and safety management systems and risk management plans across high-hazard industries, including mining, smelting and gas sectors. Her work spans aluminium smelting, uranium mining and coal seam gas contracting across Australia, including Gladstone (QLD), Jabiru (NT), and Parkes (NSW).
Libby specialises in the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective health and safety management systems, ensuring they are practical, sustainable, and aligned with industry and regulatory standards. Her approach integrates a layered risk management framework, critical control verification, and continuous improvement processes to drive operational excellence and safer work environments.
As a qualified ISO 45001 auditor and an experienced Trainer and Assessor aligned with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) standards, Libby is skilled in developing and delivering nationally accredited training programs. She ensures learners meet industry and regulatory requirements while fostering practical skills for workplace application.
Libby is particularly passionate about enhancing health and psychosocial risk management through robust competency frameworks and targeted education. Her industry expertise ensures that training and risk management initiatives are practical, evidence-based, and tailored to the unique needs of high-hazard operations.
