Terry Bradshaw has a keen interest in safety and health, but do forgive the Hall of Fame quarterback if his reasoning is a little selfish.
“I am an ex-professional football player, so the National Safety Council and I have a lot in common. I’m all about preventing injury – to me,” Bradshaw told a packed ballroom Oct. 17 during the Opening Session of the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim, CA.
Jokes and laughter were plentiful during Bradshaw’s speech, which should not surprise anyone who has heard his lighthearted banter with studio colleagues during his more than 20 years as an analyst on the “Fox NFL Sunday” pregame show.
Bradshaw spoke about the importance of happiness and gratitude in life, and he drew parallels between success on the football field and workplace safety, as both require teamwork, communication and leadership.
“That’s what we have here: Heroes sitting out here this morning,” Bradshaw said. “We’ve got to stop taking life for granted. We’ve got to start taking life serious. You do. You’re in the business of saving lives. You’re in the business of preventing injuries.”
During his high-energy speech, Bradshaw left the stage to shake hands, give bear hugs and pose for selfi es with audience members.
“You have to say to yourself, ‘I don’t want to be normal – I want to be special,’” Bradshaw said.
Bradshaw’s speech followed remarks from NSC President and CEO Deborah A.P. Hersman and NSC Board of Directors Chair-man John Surma. Both emphasized NSC’s goal to eliminate preventable deaths in our lifetime.
When Hersman asked audience members whether they believed zero deaths could become reality, nearly everyone stood in agreement.
“We will eliminate preventable deaths in our lifetime,” Hersman said. “We know this is a bold idea, but it’s one that we cannot ignore.”
Hersman also welcomed to the stage during her remarks Moti-vational Keynote speakers Charlie Morecraft and E. Scott Geller, who were participating in their final NSC Congress & Expo after being a mainstay since 2006.
‘Best in Show’ New Product Showcase: The winners are …
After 4,905 votes were cast for more than 120 products, the results for the 2016 “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards are in. The showcase provided exhibitors at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo with the opportunity to highlight their newest and most innovative safety products, services and technology. The three honorees are:
Win
Spillver Bullet Rapid Oil Spill Response Kit
Company: Meltblown Technologies
The lightweight, compact Spillver Bullet Rapid Response Oil Spill Kit deploys 100 feet in 30 seconds to contain any oil-based spill. In wet weather, it allows clean water to filter through while absorbing oils and fuels.
Place
Clutch Gear Anti-Impact Gloves with D3O Backing
Company: Superior Glove Works
Clutch Gear Anti-Impact Gloves combine the smart styling of Superior Glove’s Clutch Gear lineup with the impressive shock absorption of D3O.
Show
Latchways Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline
Company: MSA
Latchways Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline allows the user to tie-off at foot level while providing protection against sharp, abrasive edges commonly found in construction and industrial applications. It is designed to protect a worker in a fall that involves going over an edge.
NSC honors ‘highest achievers in safety’
Seven individuals who have driven a combined 200 years without a preventable incident were honored Oct. 18 during the National Awards Celebration at the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.
Barry McLarty, of Landstar Inway; James Gentry, of Shaw Industries Inc.; Kenneth Grogan and Ruben Aguayo, of Shaw Regional Distribution Center; and James Eskins, Dean Maag and Gordon Freeman of UPS were among the 80 people recognized at the annual event for their achievements in safety and fostering safe behavior in the workplace.
Additional awards were presented to Daniel Ontengco and James Suchocki, of the U.S. Postal Service, who have driven a combined 81 years without a preventable collision.
Five companies – Delphi Automotive, Flowserve Corp., NANA Management Services LLC, Nexteer Automotive and Schneider Electric – were honored for their corporate culture of safety.
The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council and National Safety Council, Nebraska, received the President’s Award, which recognizes the contributions of an individual or group to NSC’s mission of eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road.
Also recognized during the ceremony were the seven individuals presented with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, as well as the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2016.
Download a full list of honorees.
NSC presents USG Corp. with 2016 Robert W. Campbell Award
USG Corp. is the recipient of the 2016 Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations. The organization accepted the award Oct. 17 during the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.
USG was selected in part because of its dedication to employee engagement, which helped the organization establish a lost-time injury rate 17 times better than industry average, according to NSC. No small feat, as nearly 9,000 employees in 30 countries work for USG.
NSC Board of Directors Chairman John Surma praised USG for its commitment to safety. “USG is deserving of this great award for a variety of reasons,” Surma said. “Its safety results in multiple categories are outstanding. It has won safety awards in three different sectors, and USG has demonstrated sustainable practices that are measurably successful.”
He continued, “However, the most significant reason that USG collected the Campbell Award is its success in chasing the Holy Grail of safety: employee engagement. … USG has established and maintained an admirable safety culture. When you have people empowered to protect themselves and their colleagues, you have created a workplace that should be recognized and replicated.”
Justin Dugas, USG director of safety and health, said the award is “a huge honor” for the company.
“The Campbell Award embodies the integration of EH&S and business operations.For USG, that has been our philosophy since the beginning,” Dugas said. “We would not be where we are today if not for the safety program we put in place over the years.”
A profile of USG Corp. will be featured in Safety+Health in 2017. For more on the Campbell Institute and the Robert W. Campbell Award, visit thecampbellinstitute.com.
NSC recognizes 7 safety pros with Distinguished Service to Safety Award
The National Safety Council presented seven people with the agency’s most prestigious award for individual safety professionals Oct. 17 during the Opening Session of the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo.
NSC Division members, the NSC board and executive staff can nominate safety professionals for the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, which is presented annually to those who have devoted their careers to improving safety and health at work, on the roads, and in homes and communities.
The award was first presented in 1942 to recognize individuals and companies that strived to reduce occupational injuries during World War II.
The 2016 DSSA recipients:
CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Fred W. Bonewell
Vice president, enterprise ?and public safety
CPS Energy
San Antonio, TX
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Drew Ellesmere-Jones
President
DJ Management Solutions LLC
Eagle, ID
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION
Daniel J. Hartwig
President
General Health & Safety Services Corp.
Punta Gorda, FL
CAMPBELL INSTITUTE
Michael F. Henderek
Campbell Institute co-founder and safety programs manager (retired)
ExxonMobil Corp.
Houston, TX
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR DIVISION
Charles Herrier
Occupational safety and health manager
Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System
Muskogee, OK
LABOR DIVISION
Rick Irwin
Past president, NSC Labor Division
Alliant Energy/IBEW Local 965
La Valle, WI
COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION
Melissa Wandall
President
National Coalition for Safer Roads, The Mark Wandall Foundation
Washington, DC
See you next year?
- Save the date: Sept. 23-29, 2017 in Indianapolis.
- Learn more about the 2017 NSC Congress & Expo.
