About the Author Roosevelt has acquired 34 years of HSE experience in the following industrial areas: oil and gas production, chemical manufacturing, construction, paint manufacturing, and refining. NSMS President Roosevelt Smith joined EKU President Doug Whitlock on the Richmond campus for the signing of the new agreement to help safety professionals further their education %u2013 June 27, 2011 Roosevelt has held the following positions throughout his career International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Rig Pass Instructor, master level instructor for PEC, and Chairperson of...

The area of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) has become a subject of improving significance over the last 30 years. Initially dealing with issues in market and risks associated with mechanical or technical injury, the Occupational Safety and Health field has extended to almost every environment, from the office to the aircraft, as well as a clinical setting. Beyond the cost savings, improved safety has many beneficial effects. In one recent survey, 95 percent of business executives reported that workplace safety has a positive impact on a company's financial performance. Typically,...