RICHLAND, Wash. - A safety advocate of nearly 40 years recently received a top honor for promoting safety across the Hanford Site.
John Jeskey, a safety representative with contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA), was awarded the company’s Kathryn A. Wheeler Safety Leadership Award for fostering a safe work environment.
Jeskey has been integral to several key safety initiatives across the site, including ensuring each facility has a safety representative, improving the way safety is communicated to employees, and involving employees in the safety improvement process.
Twenty years ago, Jeskey helped create the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC) safety representatives’ program. He helped promote the Department of Energy’s Voluntary Protection Program across Hanford, promoting effective worksite-based safety and health.
“The safety program has come a long way over the last 20 years," Jeskey said. “I can honestly say we have saved lives and prevented serious injury. I’m honored to be recognized with this award, and I look forward to continuing to ensure workers have the tools they need to be safe at work."
The award is presented each year to recognize a member of the MSA workforce who demonstrates support of safety through collaborative, cooperative and proactive worker engagement.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
