Health Week 2026, Session 3: Health and Safety In and Out The Home.

Held on the 23rd September as part of our Health Week 2026. Panelists were Herwald Rostant of Arrive Alive and Act. Assistant Fire Division Officer Blackman. See their profiles below. Panelist 1. Mr. Herwald Rostant Mr. Rostant brings to our Health and Safety panel more than five decades of practical experience in safety, emergency response, accident prevention and training. The son of a petroleum developer from Forest Reserve, Fyzabad, Mr Roatant 1971 to 2021, himself went on to work in the petroleum industry, where his responsibilities included Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE), with particular emphasis on planning, monitoring, emergency response, accident investigation and training. His commitment to health and safety also extends to road safety. Since 2001, he has been a Defensive Driving Instructor I, equipping drivers with knowledge and skills to recognize hazards, make responsible decisions and reduce the risk of collisions. His extensive experience in workplace safety, emergency response and accident investigation has provided him with a strong practical understanding of the importance of prevention, preparedness and responsible behaviour. In 2019, Mr. Rostant became a volunteer with Arrive Alive Trinidad and Tobago, an organization dedicated to promoting road safety and reducing deaths and injuries on the nation’s roads through education, advocacy and public awareness. He serves as a DUI Instructor, is a Certified Intoxometer Technician, and coordinates Sober Zone initiatives. His journey from QHSE responsibilities in the petroleum industry to active road-safety advocacy with Arrive Alive reflects a continuing commitment to protecting lives and promoting a culture of safety both at work and on the road. Panelist 2. Mr. Anton Blackman carries more than three decades of experience in firefighting, fire prevention, emergency response, fire investigation, and public safety. Since joining the Trinidad and Tobago Service in 1996, he has progressed through several ranks and currently serves as Acting Assistant Divisional Fire Officer. His responsibilities have included incident command, station administration, fire safety inspections, risk assessments, fire investigations, emergency response planning, and community fire-safety education. Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Blackman has been involved in major fire-safety inspections and investigations across Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. His experience includes inspections of major industrial and energy-sector facilities, offshore installations, and other high-risk environments. He has also participated in national emergency and strategic committees, including the National Emergency Operating Centre and the National Operating Fusion Center, and has served on Fire Service health and safety, strategic planning, and legislative review committees. Mr. Blackman holds an MBA in Business Administration/Human Resource Management from the University of Bedfordshire and is an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. He also holds an Associate Degree in Management Studies for the Protective Services from COSTAATT. As a public safety educator with expertise in safety audits, fire and general risk assessments, fire prevention, emergency response, and safety training, Mr. Blackman brings a wealth of practical knowledge and professional experience to the Health & Safety panel.