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Garry Nichols
PrintBetween a rock and a hard place – Workplace Health & Safety Advocate Garry Nichols was an experienced farmer when he lost his leg in a tractor rollover incident. Without being aware of a hidden rock, Garry suffered traumatic injuries when his tractor rolled and crushed his lower body.
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Testimonials for Garry Nichols
Wow I have never seen a more passionate, engaging emotional storyteller present like Garry. I watched Garry speak for three days in a row and was in awe of him. He adjusted his presentation for the audience, kept them engaged and there was not a dry eye in the session. I am personally so grateful to have had Garry speak to us. (I have even heard his voice while driving now-'PAY ATTENTION TO THE TASK AT HAND!')
Seqwater
The reaction from attendees as you told your story really brought home the fact that just "A small lapse in concentration and you could end up seriously injured, or worse". A split second is all it takes. Garry is a master storyteller and made everyone feel as if they were there with him as he relives his experience.
Advanta Seeds
Garry presented and personalised an emotive presentation which went far beyond the video story. He personalised his actions on that tragic day making comparisons to everyday activities these worker's encounter. He made each worker (including me) question how attentive they were to potentially fatal tasks such as driving. Garry described the ripple effects his tragic incident had on others to both he knew and did not know. He was brutally honest in the consequences of an event so tragically life-altering and eloquently explained its life-long consequences on both he and his loved ones.
Namoi Cotton
Garry's presentation was honest, raw and confronting. It was also warm, encouraging and supportive. To be honest, every emotion was felt at some time or other during his presentation. I would describe the room as intense. He held the attention of everyone the whole time. It was a testament to him that the line to shake his hand, give him a hug, and thank him after the presentation was extensive.
Qantas
“I believe it had an instant profound effect on most of the audience. In particular several of our younger workers came and spoke to Garry afterwards.”
Rural Funds Management Ltd
Fee Range: POA
Garry Nichols's Biography
Between a rock and a hard place – Workplace Health & Safety Advocate
Garry Nichols was an experienced farmer when he lost his leg in a tractor rollover incident. Without being aware of a hidden rock, Garry suffered traumatic injuries when his tractor rolled and crushed his lower body.
He also lost his farm through the financial hardship that followed.
Between a rock and a hard place – Garry's story shows how a short moment of complacency in the workplace can lead to severe physical, emotional and financial problems.
A little over 30 years ago, Garry Nichols suffered a traumatic workplace accident when a rural tractor roll-over incident resulted in traumatic injuries, including the loss of his leg.
He endured a two-hour ordeal alone, waiting for help to arrive by drawing on past training to survive. His was a preventable accident.
Now Garry travels the state telling his story in the hope that he can save you from putting yourself and your loved ones through the same Trauma he inflicted on himself and his family.
"A small lapse in concentration and you could end up seriously injured—or worse. In my case it was a tractor. You may be driving home or walking across the road. A split second is all it takes."
To enquire about Garry Nichols for your next event contact Helene Greenham directly – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Losing Focus Can Be Deadly
This presentation is about awareness and safety, be it work, home or play, and is constructed around everyday activities. It's about looking after yourself, friends, family and fellow workers. A lived experience of getting it horribly wrong and urging others to be aware and stay focused on the task at hand.
Key Takeaways:
Build awareness of potential hazards in everyday activities
Recognise and address hidden dangers in work, home, and play environments
Understand how safety investments can lead to significant returns, with studies showing an ROI of over $3 for every $1 spent
Empower yourself with knowledge to stay focused and prevent accidents