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Diversity is crucial to the safety profession. From small local businesses to global industries, all workplaces benefit from trained specialists who better reflect the diversity of workers.
Recognizing the need for more diverse occupational health and safety specialists and technicians, in 2018 the National Safety Council created a Women in Safety Scholarship Fund, which provides monetary support to five women pursuing a career in safety. In 2022, NSC launched a Diversity in Safety Scholarship Fund. This latest initiative offers financial assistance to four people of color pursing secondary education to support a career in safety.
Building on this success, NSC continues to raise additional funding to provide more scholarships and increased career development for women and people of color.
One company recently chose to support this initiative in a unique way. Accenture, a professional services company, raised additional dollars for the Council’s scholarship programs through its Employee Giving Campaign.
“Accenture employees are committed to giving back to the community through a variety of programs and services,” said Pete Sullivan, CSP, managing director at Accenture. “I am thrilled to help lead efforts to support NSC and its work to increase the number of diverse safety professionals on their educational journey.”
Adrian Hertog and his family have chosen to leave a lasting impact on the world of safety. Working for BNSF Railway for 35 years, Adrian knows firsthand the importance of keeping people safe and valued his experiences through the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.
With a strong desire to continue helping others, Adrian and his family, through their estate planning, will leave a legacy gift to establish the Adrian and Nancy Hertog Family Endowment Fund, providing funding for academic scholarships and research at NSC. Their generosity will support future generations of safety professionals and critical research in train safety. If you would like to learn more about giving a legacy gift to NSC, please contact us here.
Founded in 1948, Honda is funding some of the Council’s most exciting new programs and research regarding roadway safety.
The company, along with its Honda USA Foundation, have provided funding for an exciting new project that will engage parents and caregivers from geographically, demographically and socioeconomically diverse communities on child passenger safety. The project will collect data on parental attitudes and practices related to car seat and booster seat use and connect families with local child passenger safety resources. By giving families a more powerful voice and tailoring safety programs to local meaning and context, the project will ultimately motivate behavioral change in support of the best safety practices for child passengers and ensure kids feel safe in vehicles.
In addition to this research, Honda has supported DriveitHOME, an NSC-led initiative designed for parents and new teen drivers. Teen driving is a critical safety focus area -- car crashes remain the number one cause of death for U.S. teens. With Honda’s support, DriveitHOME will offer 15 free virtual parent nights in 2023 to educate and support parents and teens. The parent nights will provide:
● Details on the biggest risks facing your teen driver
● Crucial data and specific GDL laws in your state
● Simple tips and free resources to help you get and stay involved as your teen learns to drive
If you, a loved one or a friend have a new driver in the family, you can check if an upcoming virtual event is available in your state and register today.
With these new programs Honda has shown a dedication to the safety of our youngest drivers and passengers, and a deep commitment to the NSC mission of saving lives, from the workplace to anyplace. We look forward to sharing the impact of this work in the future.
Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel Corp. is one of the leading steel producers and a dedicated partner the National Safety Council. The Pittsburgh-based company holds “Safety First” as one of its primary ethical principles for its more than 24,000 employees. A proud member of the Campbell Institute, U. S. Steel has supported NSC in everything from our Green Cross Celebration to our SAFER efforts and more.
U. S. Steel has contributed philanthropically to some of the Council’s most innovative, crucial work. One of the ways U. S. Steel has supported NSC is through our SAFER initiative. SAFER has aimed to help employers prioritize safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including return to work plans and vaccine policies. U. S. Steel has also advocated for psychological safety, through both their support for NSC and their own 360° Safety initiative. This advocacy will help businesses understand and prioritize the mental, social and emotional health of their workers. For the last two years, the company has also served as presenting sponsor for the annual Green Cross Celebration, which raises funds for NSC while celebrating the best and brightest in safety.
The executive team at U. S. Steel has continually demonstrated a commitment to workplace safety and health through their actions and involvement with NSC. Bob Rudge, chief safety and security officer for U. S. Steel, sits on the Work to Zero Advisory Council and serves as an NSC Delegate. U. S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt has been an NSC board member since 2018, and was named one of the 2022 CEOs Who “Get it” by NSC. This yearly recognition goes to safety leaders who have gone the extra mile to keep their employees safe, both on and off the job.
As both an organization and individuals, U. S. Steel and its executive team members have shown an unwavering commitment to not only the National Safety Council, but to the important mission of saving lives, from the workplace to anyplace.
With a century-long legacy, the National Safety Council is a global center for safety expertise. Let's work together to align resources. We look forward to learning about ways we can join efforts to expand safety everywhere!
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