Blessings on the Arkansas Trip
The flight to Arkansas started like any other presentation trip — coffee in hand, checklist on a piece of paper, and that quiet mix of excitement and responsibility humming underneath it all. I’ve been on plenty of safety visits, but something about this one felt different. Maybe it was the long stretch of runway ahead, […]
The Scare That Became Too Real
Halloween is supposed to be fun — hayrides, laughter, and just the right amount of scare.But last October, two families in different states experienced the kind of fear no parent ever should. In Tennessee, 12-year-old Samuel Jessen was hiding with friends along a haunted hayride route, waiting for the perfect moment to jump out and […]
When Oversight Fails, Fire Prevails
Lessons from the Martinez Refinery Blaze On February 1, 2025, a fire broke out at the Martinez Refinery in California. What began as routine maintenance turned into a three-day fire and chemical release that injured six workers and sent thick smoke drifting across nearby neighborhoods. Residents were told to stay inside as harmful chemicals filled […]
From Yellow Bracelets to Water Bottles: Blessings That Point Us Back to Safety
I’ve kept a quiet habit for years: an “ABC Blessings” list. Wherever we are—on the road, at a client site, or back home—I write down positive experiences from A to Z. It keeps my eyes on people and the small mercies that help us all get home safe. On a recent Phoenix trip, my list […]
2025 Safety Excellence: Leaders Who Put People’s Safety First
True safety lives in everyday care—not just policies. In 2025, top safety organizations recognized professionals and companies who put people first. These stories matter because they show that when safety comes from the heart, entire cultures shift. Here are some of the 2025 Award Winners Hensel Phelps Award: AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards – Grand […]
Kiewit’s Exceptional Hospitality Reflects True Safety Culture
When safety meets genuine hospitality, teams thrive. Our recent visit to Kiewit in Baltimore perfectly demonstrated this—combining heartfelt care with their unwavering commitment to safety. Mike Roberts (CHST) and the entire Kiewit team warmly welcomed us with genuine gestures of hospitality: Kiewit proved that the strongest safety cultures grow from heartfelt human connections and compassionate […]
Genuine Hospitality Makes the Journey Easier
Traveling with accessibility needs involves careful planning—but heartfelt hospitality truly eases the journey. Our recent trip from Seattle to Baltimore illustrated perfectly how genuine care makes travel not only manageable but deeply meaningful. From start to finish, we experienced remarkable hospitality: Every act of kindness and genuine consideration turned this ordinary travel into an extraordinary […]
Airport Delays and Unexpected Blessings
Travel rarely goes exactly as planned—but sometimes disruptions create memorable opportunities. Our recent journey to Baltimore began with an unexpected 12-hour delay at SeaTac Airport that, surprisingly, turned into an unforgettable day. Arriving early, we anticipated smooth sailing, only to discover our morning flight rescheduled to late evening. What could’ve been frustrating quickly became heartwarming, […]
A Summer Reminder from Youngstrom Safety
We spend a lot of time talking about safety on the job site. It’s what we do. But every summer, we’re reminded that safety doesn’t punch out when you do. Just a few weeks ago, a 23-month-old girl tragically drowned in her family’s backyard pool in Galveston, Texas. Despite every effort by her caretaker and […]
The Top 5 Preventable Workplace Incidents And Why They Still Happen.
EVERY month is a perfect time to pause and ask:Are we truly doing everything we can to prevent what we know is preventable? The hard truth is, many of the injuries and fatalities we see on job sites aren’t just caused by freak accidents.They’re also caused by complacency, by rushing, by the hazards we’ve seen […]