The National Safety Council has officially announced the 2017 CEOs Who “Get It,” which is an annual recognition presented to safety leaders who go above and beyond to protect employees both on and off the job.
“These leaders understand that nothing drives business like employee safety,” said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.
“They have set a high bar for both their peers and employees, and we are proud to recognize their efforts.”
This year’s CEOs represent national and multinational organizations.
Each honoree has built his organization’s safety strategy using four key components:
These four pillars are the basis of the Council’s Journey to Safety Excellence, a process of continuous improvement with a goal of zero harm.
This year’s recipients are:
- Raymond Brown, CEO, ESCO Group
- Tim Gassmann, President and CEO, Millhiser Smith Agency, Inc.
- Larry Hogan, CEO, H+M Industrial EPC
- Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, Chief of Safety, United States Air Force
- Tim Murray, CEO, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C
- Ryan Niles, CEO, Niles Industrial Coatings
- Joe Slater, Jr., President and CEO, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Full profiles of the CEOs Who “Get It” will be featured in the February 2017 issue of Safety+Health magazine.
(The Journey to Safety Excellence is a road map to help you build a workplace that keeps people safe. It comes with free, practical tools collected from 100 years of experience. Courtesy of the National Safety Council and YouTube)
Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and Safe Communities.
