‘Who is the face of safety?’

Warnell A. Vickers began his career in safety 40 years ago. In an insightful article – part of the Public Eye on Safety series from the National Safety Council Government & Public Sector Division – Vickers reviews how the safety profession has changed over the past four decades, asking, “Who is the face of safety?” He explores why safety professionals, regardless of the industry they serve, are tasked with huge (although often unseen) responsibilities that save employers time, money and – ultimately – human lives.

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