Safety is about taking care of yourself for the people you love.
Behind every worker is someone who loves them and wants them home safe.In this short video, Laurel shares that message in a light-hearted, heartfelt way — through song — as a reminder that safety is one of the ways we take care of the people who matter most. Safety Is About Taking Care of Yourself […]
Thirty years ago, this work began with a simple belief: people matter.
Over time, we’ve learned that safety isn’t something you can force with rules or reminders. Real change happens when safety moves from the head to the heart — when people feel seen, valued, and genuinely cared for. This video reflects that journey. The lessons learned. The moments that stayed with us. And the reminder that […]
The Story Behind the Bands
The hospital visitor bracelets in this video represent more than dates and times.They represent presence. Each band marks a day Laurel showed up — not once, but again and again — during a season shaped by a workplace decision that changed their lives forever. In the video, Russ gently cuts those bands away, turning a […]
A Thanksgiving That Came Early
This year, Thanksgiving came early – not with turkeys, pies, or dressings, but quiet acts of kindness, sprinkled softly, were the blessings…✨ Traveling with Russ is never simple, every step can feel uphill, yet helpers met us on the journey, with gentle hearts and steady skill…🤝 TSA moved quickly, during their task to […]
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 […]