Sal Wortel, EHS Manager

Years as an ASSP member: 4 Years
Years in the safety industry: 11 Years

Key responsibilities of your job

• Coordination and management of all incident investigations
• Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs
• Oversee the implementation of all safety programs and software for all locations

What or Who inspires you

I strive to have workplaces that are injury free. Controlling and mitigating hazards is the goal to reducing the likelihood of an injury. Working with my operations teams inspires and challenges me to become a stronger safety leader each day.

Most Meaningful Professional Achievement

A positively trending injury reduction for the past 5 years with my teams. We have a 57% TRIR reduction in 2024, which is a significant reduction in injuries. This is challenging to achieve since I am assigned to 30+ locations, so I only see my teams a few times a year at best.

Future Career Goal or Aspiration

I hope to become an EHS Director in the next year and obtain my CHMM by the end of 2025.

Go-to Comfort Food

Pizza

Hobbies/Enjoy Doing Outside of Work

I enjoy family time at home and working on home improvement projects. I spend a lot of time with my family to unwind each day.

Recommended TV Series to Watch or Book to Read

Dexter

Grew up in (city, state)

Chicago Heights, IL

College Attended / Degree Major

B.S., Management, Northern Illinois University; CSP from BCSP