CEOs Who Get Safety

The National Safety Council (NSC) has announced the 2011 CEOs Who “Get It,” its annual recognition of business leaders who demonstrate world-class safety at all levels of their organizations.

This year’s roster of 10 individuals represents national and international organizations of all sizes from a wide variety of industries. According to NSC, those recognized engage all employees in safety and encourage them to apply what they have learned beyond the workplace. These leaders also have safety management systems in place to help continually reduce risks and established performance measures to monitor progress.

Creating a culture of safety in any organization requires commitment and dedication, says NSC. These CEOs have placed safety as a core value at all levels. They understand safety is everyone’s responsibility and empower their employees to engage in the process.

Recognized this year (click to read full interviews with each CEO):

• Dr. Mohamed Al Khalifa, general manager, Bahrain National Gas Co.
• Charles L. Harrington, chairman & CEO, Parsons Corp.
• Richard Hebert, president & CEO, GEA Power Cooling Inc.
• John B. Hess, chairman & CEO, Hess Corp.
• Ann E. Massey, president & CEO, MACTEC Inc.
• Lee A. McIntire, chairman & CEO, CH2M HILL
• Jeffrey M. Nodland, president & CEO, KIK Custom Products
• Major General Frederick F. Roggero, chief of safety (retired Oct. 1, 2010), U.S. Air Force
• Brigadier General William T. Wolf, director of army safety & commander general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
• Harold L. Yoh III, chairman & CEO, Day & Zimmermann

Related Program: Don’t miss CBIA’s 2011 Health, Wellness, and Safety Conference on March 31 in Waterbury.