Background
Kirk, Patrick Michael was born on March 7, 1963 in Chappletown, Yorkshire, England. Son of Desmond None and Brenda None Kirk.
health and safety professional
Kirk, Patrick Michael was born on March 7, 1963 in Chappletown, Yorkshire, England. Son of Desmond None and Brenda None Kirk.
B.Social Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1986. M.Bus. Studies (honorary), Massey University, Palmerston North, 1996.
Human factors researcher Logging Industry Research Association, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1991—1994. Senior human factors researcher Logging Industry Research Organization, New Zealand, 1994—1997. Chief research scientist Liro Forestry Solutions, New Zealand, 1997—1999.
National health & safety manager Carter Holt Harvey Forests, Tokoroa, New Zealand, since 1999. Senior human factors consultant Liro Forestry Solutions, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1997—1999. Forest industry representative Joint Australian/New Zealand Standards Review Committee, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1994—1999.
New Zealand forest industry representative International Union of Forest Research Organizations ergonomics sub-committee, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1995—1999.
Member of International Psychophysiology of Ergonomics Society, New Zealand Institute of Safety Management, New Zealand Ergonomics Society.
Married Pamela Margaret Dennis. Children: Stephanie, Spencer, Ruby.