DuPont Calls for Continued Vigilance in Safety Management at
3rd Annual Workplace Safety Summit in Washington, D.C.
DuPont Executive says solutions exist to dramatically reduce the high
cost of human suffering, economic hardship
DuPont Safety & Protection Group Vice President Ellen Kullman encouraged participants at the 3rd Annual Workplace Safety Summit in Washington, D.C., to remain committed to workplace safety despite the challenges of uncertainty in todays environment. Maintaining vigilance about safety during critical times tests an organizations true commitment to creating a safety culture. Valuing each life as precious and seeing every injury as avoidable is a clear beacon that can give us hope during difficult times, Kullman said during remarks to representatives of business, government, labor and academia during the two-day conference.
The aim of this years summit is for stakeholders to identify specific goals for developing and advancing a national workplace safety agenda. Kullman said experience, knowledge and technology exist that can save lives and dramatically reduce injuries. She cited organizations that are building a safety culture and taking advantage of advanced materials technology to protect people and structures from man-made and natural disasters. She challenged leaders at the summit and the Center for Business and Public Policy to generate change through actions.
We need to take actions that are clear, visible and impactful. We need to focus on action in addition to dialogue, she said.
The summit is hosted by the Center for Business and Public Policy at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. In addition to DuPont, this year's sponsors include the American Red Cross, the American Trucking Association, Behavioral Science Technology, Inc., Delta Airlines and the Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America.
The Center for Business and Public Policy was formed as a result of interest following the first Workplace Safety Summit held in March 2001 at Georgetown University. Dr. John W. Mayo, dean of the McDonough School of Business, is executive director of the center. He was chief economist for the U.S. Senates small business committee, and has been an advisor and consultant to a number of government and private industry entities. DuPont Safety Resources is a founder and key sponsor of both the Center for Business and Public Policy and the Workplace Safety Summits.
DuPont Safety Resources (DSR), a business within DuPont Safety & Protection, is the authority on safe workplaces, providing consulting and training services in workplace safety, contractor safety, ergonomics and operational excellence.
DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make peoples lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
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