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October 14, 2008
DuPont Acquires Coastal Training Technologies Corporation to Expand Safety Business Offering
DuPont today acquired Coastal Training Technologies Corporation, a leading global producer and marketer of cutting-edge training programs, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va.  This transaction is expected to fuel significant growth for DuPont Safety Resources, a safety consulting business within the DuPont Safety & Protection segment.
July 18, 2008
What is the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work?
Read about the who, what, where, when and why of this year’s World Congress on Safety and Health in Seoul, Korea…
July 18, 2008
ILO Reports Plateau Reached in Achieving Safe Workplaces in Rapidly Industrializing Regions
A new report from the ILO reveals that a "plateau" may have been reached in achieving safe, decent and healthy workplaces…
July 18, 2008
Companies Report Success in Driving Safety Culture at Workplaces
Signers of the World Safety Declaration share the critical factors for keeping employees safe, according to a DuPont-sponsored survey…
July 18, 2008
Protecting What Matters Together: Workplace Safety Best Practices
The importance of collaborative leadership in improving workplace safety is discussed by Jim Weigand, vice president and general manager of DuPont Safety Resources…
June 30, 2008
Companies Report Success in Driving Safety Culture at Workplaces
Driving a safety culture across organizations, extending it beyond the workplace and keeping it top of mind with a commitment to collaboration and sharing are critical for keeping employees safe, according to a DuPont-sponsored survey of signers of the World Safety Declaration (WSD).
June 18, 2008
No Downturn Here, By Jerry Laws · June 2008
File this under the heading of good news: DuPont Safety Resources (DSR) is having a solid year, and its clients aren’t selling safety short in a weak economy.
April 25, 2008
DuPont in Sustainability Spotlight at Conference Hosted by The Economist
DuPont Group VP Mark Vergnano offers an outlook on forces shaping future corporate safety and sustainability policy.
April 28, 2008
DuPont Announces Sponsorship of XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
In recognition of today as World Day for Safety and Health at Work, DuPont today announced its participation as the premier sponsor of the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, to be held here June 29 to July 2. 
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February 28, 2008
American Eagle Operating Discipline Reduced Employee Injuries 40% in Two Years
American Eagle, the largest regional airline system in the world, gained a competitive advantage through an effective safety management system that helped reduce total recordable injuries by 40% in a two-year period.
February 26, 2008
Operational Excellence: The Right Thing to Do for Your Business
By Dale Martin, Global Practice Leader – Operational Excellence.
January 18, 2008
Safety Culture Top Trends in 2008
Workplace HR & Safety magazine features Mike Hewitt of DuPont Safety Resources as one of the safety experts who agree that interest in developing safety culture and increasingly sophisticated benchmarking processes will grow in the coming year.
January 18, 2008
Contractor Safety Management – A Financial Perspective
The following article provides a perspective on the financial and insurance implications of managing contractor safety, based on DuPont experience specializing in construction and contractor safety. Gary Birchall, manager of the DuPont Safety Resources contractor safety practice, offers insights.
January 18, 2008
Top Pharmaceutical Company Signs World Safety Declaration
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s top pharmaceutical companies, recently signed the World Safety Declaration.  Orchid became the 47th charter signer, joining leaders across industries throughout the world who are dedicated to improving safety in the workplace.
December 7, 2007
LTA Recognizes DuPont as Singapore Safety Leader
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) recently gave DuPont high ratings on its safety assessment scorecard for achieving significant improvement on seven of LTA's construction projects.
November 12, 2007
Expert View – Establishing a Safety Culture
Rosanne Danner, vice president – development, DuPont Safety Resources, describes the key steps for instituting a safety culture in an organization.
October 18, 2007
2007 DuPont Leaders Forum: Safety – A Driver for Sustainability?
Reflections from the 2007 DuPont Leaders Forum
October 18, 2007
2007 DuPont Leaders Forum Award Winners
Five companies recognized for their initiatives to enhance safety for their stakeholders
September 29, 2007
Best Practices in Safety for Construction Companies
The Engineering and Construction Contracting Association acknowledges safety foundation set by CURT
September 21, 2007
Leading Indicators – Key to Injury Prevention
Forward-thinking safety leadership requires leading indicators, which enable the understanding of the effectiveness of the safety efforts underway at an operation.
September 21, 2007
Global Public Health Security in the 21st Century
The World Health Report 2007 - A Safer Future: Global Public Health Security in the 21st Century marks a turning point in the history of public health, and signals what could be one of the biggest advances in health security in half a century.
August 15, 2007

U.S. Refinery Safety - Selected Findings from the Baker Report
Leadership, accountabilities, metrics . . . what do companies need to achieve excellence in process safety and total safety management?

August 15, 2007
Safety Program Implementation Tips - Follow-up Assessments are Key
DuPont Safety Resources consultant share insights gained through experience designing safety programs for major DuPont clients.
May 16, 2007

Firm Hired to Improve Transit Safety

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority approved a five-year contract with DuPont Safety Resources to reduce the number of work-related injuries and bus and rail accidents.

 

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June 18, 2007

Why I Believe in Felt Leadership

Mike Hewitt, Vice President, Global Workplace Safety Practice, discusses key actions for leaders that desire a safety culture transformation.


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May 17, 2007

DuPont Safety Resources Expands Presence in Southern California to Assist with Reducing High Workers' Compensation Costs

Expansion Follows Successful Engagement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

 

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October 18, 2007

2007 Leaders Forum - Safety: A Driver for Sustainability?

What comes to mind when you hear the words: Safety and Sustainability?

DuPont, in partnership with the Institute for Management Development (IMD) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will host a thought-provoking conference in Geneva, Switzerland to better understand these two concepts. 

 

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April 20, 2007

Beyond a Safety Culture

Steve Burtch, President, DuPont Safety Resources Asia Pacific, discusses safety as a key factor in reaching business excellence.
 

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July 5, 2006

DuPont Hosts Safety Forum for Australian Business Leaders

DuPont recently hosted the inaugural DuPont Safety Leaders Forum in Sydney, Australia featuring documented case studies from clients who have leveraged innovations in safety culture to achieve business excellence. . .

 

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May 1, 2006

Expanded TAKE TWO... for Safety™

TAKE TWO... for Safety™ DVD Safety Series Now Available with 18 New Episodes

 

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April 18, 2006

DuPont Spotlighted as Safety Benchmark for Diversified Resources Company

"Good Safety is Good Business"

 

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March 28, 2006

DuPont Safety Resources-China Begins Partnership with COSCO

DuPont launches a new safety partnership with the world's second largest shipping company

 

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March 7, 2006

DuPont Safety Resources Holds Forum in Pakistan

"Business Profitability through Safety Excellence" forum brings DuPont expertise to Pakistan

 

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February 13, 2006

DuPont Leaders Discuss Safety Excellence in India

DuPont leaders recently met with members of the Indian oil and gas industry in New Delhi, India

 

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February 2, 2006

World Leader in Construction, Building Materials Signs Safety Contract

Global assessment spans 66 sites in 29 countries

 

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January 4, 2006

DuPont Safety Resources Honors Indonesian Companies

"Most Caring Companies 2005 Safety Award" celebrates good workplace safety practices

 

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December 27, 2005

DuPont Safety Resources Signs Contract with Venezuelan Steel Company

Steel company signs Safety Management Evaluation contract

 

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September 22, 2005

DuPont Safety & Protection Leader Calls for `Global Partnership and Collaboration'

DuPont Safety & Protection Leader Calls for `Global Partnership and Collaboration' in Closing Keynote Address at World Safety Congress

 

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September 21, 2005

DuPont Chairman and CEO Statement on the National Safety Council's Green Cross Award

DuPont chairman and CEO Charles O. Holliday, Jr. speaks regarding the National Safety Council's selection today of DuPont as the recipient of the 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medallion for corporate excellence in safety.

 

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September 19, 2005

Survey: Many Americans Not Taking Enough Safety Precautions Around Their Homes

Many Americans are not taking proper safety precautions in their homes, leaving them susceptible to severe injuries or illnesses, according to a recent survey.

 

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September 15, 2005

Pioneer Supports Science Education by Teaching the Teachers

This week-long camp uses interactive inquiry-based lessons developed by Drake students as part of elementary science methods class.

 

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August 30, 2005

DuPont Safety Resources Helps Mitsubishi Australia Drive Home Safety

DSR Business Manager David Hainsworth said Mitsubishi should be proud of how they have driven the change process and achieved results.

 

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