Items Tagged with 'Safety professionals'

“There will never be a time when everything is perfect and just the way you want it,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council recently announced its Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2021 – a group of leaders who are younger than 40 and dedicated to making their workplaces safer.

Last year, Safety+Health asked a number of prominent voices in occupational safety and health if they believed the COVID-19 pandemic would have a lasting impact on the field. Now, we’re following up on those predictions.

“On a worksite, many folks just want to feel that they can trust safety pros to give them the right advice and that we’re there to help them,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

Dean Hillis shares how he got into the EHS industry.

Christy Caputo shares how she got into the EHS industry.

In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations.

Being a one-person safety department can be a challenge. Five safety pros who have “been there” share their advice.

“Although both internal and external influences can bring on thoughts that are difficult to avoid, you still have a choice of what your mind considers,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips.

Michael Miele, CSP, shares how he got into the EHS field.