ASSP 2019 Conference Comments and Feedback
James Krumholz, Director of Manufacturing (client @ Nestle, Novartis, and former Supervisor @ BFGoodrich)
James hired you as a Safety Manager @ BFG in 1999 and hired more than once as a consultant in 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
"I met Bryan over 12 years ago when I hired him to turn around a large poor-performing HS&E program in Ohio. As the plant safety manager, Bryan was able to quickly establish himself as subject matter expert and employee advocate for safety. The results were substantial and sustainable. In my career, I have never met an individual with the passion to serve and high integrity that Bryan maintains. Two years ago I asked Bryan to consult for me at my food processing plant in Minnesota. Once again, he was able to insert his special knowledge and personal belief system into the facility and achieve remarkable results. I would highly recommend Bryan to anyone in need of HS&E services. You will not be disappointed."
David Caudill, Plant Manager - HR Manager (client @ Hartz)
David hired you as a Business Consultant in 2006 and hired more than once in 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
“Bryan is a true safety professional that provides high-quality services at a reasonable rate. I most admire his impeccable integrity and honesty. I am pleased to recommend Bryan to anyone looking for an expert in the safety field.”
Dan Plant, Senior Designer, (Training Client @ Plasco LG Research Services Inc. in Ontario, Canada)
Dan hired Bryan as a Health & Safety in 2005, and hired Bryan more than once
Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity
“Bryan's commitment to safety is total. He provides safety e-zines full of valuable information and links to articles on health & safety incidents at his own cost and runs a website (www.safteng.net) full of excellent resources at a minimal cost to users. His safety experience is vast and I would recommend his services to anyone who wants someone who knows what he's doing and gives straight answers. Thanks for all your help Bryan and keep up the excellent work!” April 20, 2009
Ed Hager, Union President, Emerald Hilton Davis (colleague @ BFGoodrich Specialty Chemicals)
worked directly with you at BFGoodrich Specialty Chemicals
“Bryan is the most knowledgeable, dedicated and detail-oriented Safety Professional I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Safety is not just a job to Bryan, it's his passion that becomes infectious to everyone who has responsibility for safety in the workplace.”
Rick Liston, CSP, CIH, EHS Manager (Client @ SUMCO & Avery Dennison)
Rick hired Bryan as a Business Consultant in 2005, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
“I have worked with Bryan on implementing a safety management system that uses a scorecard that measures activities that our plant performs during a month. Some of the activities included audits by staff management, safety contacts by supervisors, hazard spotters by employees, safety equipment inspections, and safety training. The decreases I have seen in incidents by using this process have been very pleasing.”
Ryan Lawless, Engineer & Safety Leader (client @ Stanley Works & Gander Mountain)
Ryan hired Bryan as a Business Consultant in 2003, and hired more than once in 2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
“Bryan is one of the best safety professionals I've worked with. He is honest, straightforward, and very detail oriented. I have had Bryan audit several facilities over the years and have always received outstanding results. His best practice recommendations are top notch and any follow up questions/issues are answered very quickly. I would recommend Bryan to any organization that is looking to improve its safety culture."
Dale Fannin, President, Pennakem (Plant Manager & Supervisor @ Great Lakes Chemical)
Dale hired Bryan as a Business Consultant in 2003, and hired more than once in 2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14
"Bryan worked for me during the time we were both employed at a Great Lakes Chemical Company plant in Omaha. He led the effort to develop a world class safety program in the factory. I found Bryan to be an extremely high principled individual, with boundless energy and a high level of credibility with wage and management personnel alike. His technical competence in regulatory requirements and implementation of compliance programs remains unmatched by any of my experiences."
Michelle Brogan, MS, Corporate Safety Coordinator/Trainer (client @ Cecil I Walker Machinery Co.)
Michelle hired you as a Safety Professional Consulting in 2003 and hired more than once in 2003, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
"Cecil I Walker Machinery Co. hired Bryan Haywood after hearing him speak at a EH&S Conference in Cincinnati, OH on the topic of World Class Safety. Bryan came in-house with vast enthusiasm and knowledge of safety. He educated our employees, from the President to the Branch Managers, the Safety Directors and especially our line supervisors, in the basic concepts of managing a safety process for injury reduction. He did a walk-through inspection, interviewed employees, supplied a detailed report and gave a complete road-map on how to implement a manageable safety process at all levels of the company. I am proud to say that by following the steps in his plan, and making a complete commitment to reducing injuries and creating a World Class Safety culture, our company has reduced our total OSHA Rate by 53% and our Lost Work Days by 77%. Bryan makes himself available to provide support, verbal and documented, in any area that he is needed". Michelle Brogan, Corporate Safety, Walker Machinery Co.
David Sands, Engineering & Maintenance Manager (client @ Nestle)
David hired you as a Business Consultant and hired more than once in 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
"Bryan is the best safety consultant in the business. He has two qualities that are invaluable to an organization: expert level knowledge and relationship, as well as a hands on, drive to succeed, floor presence."
Dan Grucza, Vice President at Mueller Water Products (supervisor @ GE Plastics)
"Bryan is one of the top Safety professionals I have worked with. He has the utmost integrity and professionalism. I hired Bryan with high hopes and he exceeded my expectations. He changed the entire safety culture that focused on communication, employee involvement, discipline, and sincere management commitment. I highly recommend Bryan Haywood to anyone that wants to improve their safety culture and performance."
Robert Hepker, CIH/CSP, Health & Safety Manager at Koch Nitrogen (client @ SUMCO Phoenix Corporation and former supervisor @ SUMCO Phoenix Corporation)
Robert hired you as a safety consulting in 2004 and hired you more than once in 2005, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
"I hired Bryan for consulting assistance for improving the safety performance of a manufacturing plant. He was so valuable to improving our safety culture that his consulting assistance increased to nearly full-time for several months. Bryan is passionate about safety, and that comes through in his interactions with management, supervision and hourly workers. He combines superb technical and regulatory knowledge with an ability to interact with all levels of management and line workers. He not only manages for safety, he motivates for safety. He is highly competent, and I regard him as a superb safety professional."
Rob Lindsay, CSP, Manager of Safety and Compliance, Butler Rural Electric Cooperative
“I have seen first hand the level of training that Bryan's company provides and it is top notch. Bryan's background is well rounded and makes him an excellent resource not only as a provider of training but as someone that can get your safety program on track or enhance it.”
Roy Balerio, H&S Manager, INVISTA
“Bryan is a very well rounded safety professional with many years of experience. He has a good understanding of the Health & Safety regulations which companies must follow to be in compliance and can explain the regulations in a manner which are easy to understand.”
Nick Brueckner, Complex HSE Manager at JM (client @ Johns Manville)
Nick hired you as a Business Consultant in 2005 and hired you more than once in 2005, 06, 07
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
"I have hired Bryan on numerous occasions to conduct Process Hazard Analysis within my facilities. As an expert in this field, he has helped my facilities gain great process knowledge around high risk operations and earn great results from structured action plans. I would consider Bryan to be a leader in the safety field and would highly recommend Bryan not only for PHA work, but also for any safety consulting work that your company needs."
Bruce McDowell, Compliance Director at INVISTA (client @ Invista)
Bruce hired you as a Consultant H&S Professional in 2005 and hired you more than once in 2005, 06, 07, 08
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
“I have utilized Bryans capabilities at many operating facilities, including chemical plans, textile mills, refineries, etc....I can say with confidence that Bryan has always made us a better company in terms of managing the H&S risk inherent to our operations. Bryan is a consummate professional in a difficult world where regulations, philosophical orientation, and good safe work habits come together as one. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you want more of a detailed reference on Bryan and his abilities.”
Bill Daniels, Health & Safety Leader, Americas, SABIC Innovative Plastics
Worked with Bryan at General Electric Plastics
Bryan and I worked together for a few years with GE plastics. I've always been moved by Bryan's sincerity and drive to serve others. I look forward to working with him in the future.”
Mike Staublin, COHC, Safety Manager, Cerro Flow Products Inc.
“Bryan is an excellent safety trainer and has a vast amount of safety knowledge. His session are done in an enjoyable manner presenting the information in an interesting way that grabs your attention and gets you the information you need for success. He is one of the good guys in safety today and has the passion that leads to excellence”
Fred Swingle, Safety Manager, Maid-Rite Steak Co., Inc.
What more can be said about Bryan Haywood that has not already been said. I wish I had met him 20 years ago. Imagine what the safety world would be like if we had an additional 500 Bryan Haywood's. I admire his dedication and passion to make this a safer world.”
