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Jim Howe [1950-2024] The Safety Professional Who Transformed the Field with Innovative Models for Accident
1LaborSafe, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Summary
Jim Howe significantly advanced worker safety through union representation and leadership in occupational health organizations. His career highlights include pioneering training systems and achieving collective bargaining successes for improved workplace safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Labor Relations
Background:
- Jim Howe was a pivotal figure in the worker safety movement.
- He held key roles as a union safety representative, with the United Auto Worker health and Safety department, and as president of Safety Solutions consulting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the extensive contributions of Jim Howe to occupational safety and health.
- To document his leadership in establishing and advancing worker safety initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Review of career accomplishments and leadership roles in worker safety organizations.
- Analysis of contributions to collective bargaining, training systems, and incident investigation.
Main Results:
- Jim Howe was instrumental in achieving collective bargaining victories for worker safety.
- He developed innovative training and incident investigation systems.
- He was a founding chair of the first Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) group in Chicago, CaCOSH.
Conclusions:
- Jim Howe's legacy includes substantial advancements in workplace safety through dedicated leadership and practical innovation.
- His work laid the groundwork for improved health and safety standards in the labor movement.
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