We are thrilled to celebrate Kozzette as our 2025 Safety Professional of the Year!

A well-deserved recognition for an individual who embodies the very best of our industry. Kozzette has distinguished herself not just through her technical expertise, but through a leadership style that prioritizes the human element of every project. Her supervisor describes her as a remarkable leader whose work is grounded in a genuine, heartfelt care for her colleagues. This award serves as a testament to her tireless efforts to ensure that every person on her team returns home safely at the end of every day.

For Kozzette, safety is far more than a checklist or a corporate priority; it is a fundamental value that guides every decision she makes. She leads by example, demonstrating that true safety management requires a blend of integrity and authenticity. By maintaining an unwavering belief in the importance of workplace wellbeing, she has successfully fostered a culture where safety is woven into the fabric of daily operations. Her ability to translate complex regulations into meaningful, protective actions has made a lasting impact on her peers and the organization as a whole.

Kozzette is known for her deep commitment to the happiness and health of those around her. She approaches her role with a level of dedication that inspires everyone she meets, proving that a great safety professional is one who truly listens and cares. Her warmth and approachable nature make her a pillar of our community and a role model for future safety leaders. Please join us in congratulating Kozzette on this incredible milestone and thanking her for her continued passion for excellence.

We are always looking for volunteers and are currently seeking speakers for 2025. If you are interested in volunteering, have a speaker in mind, or want to be a speaker yourself, please email Brandon Huff.

Thanks to Adam Gerson of OSHA and Kimberli Reynolds of OSHA Consultation for stopping by to talk about Heat Illness Prevention and a Brief Overview of the OSHA Proposed Rule.

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• Download the Presentation and Proposed Rule

We are always looking for speakers and volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, have a speaker in mind, or want to be a speaker yourself, please email Brandon Huff. 

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