J. J. Keller 2016 Safety Professional of the Year award winners announced
James Wiedow, Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager for Isolatek International of Stanhope, N.J., has been named the 2016 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Wiedow, a 30-year veteran in safety, knows first-hand the importance of safety in the workplace. Witness to a horrific forklift accident early in his career, he vowed to make safety a part of his life both professionally and personally. At Isolatek, a fireproofing manufacturing company, Wiedow has spent the last two years building an entire safety and compliance program from the ground up. His program includes creation of an EHS framework scorecard, bi-monthly reporting, and quarterly site visits. In addition, he is focused on continued training and SDS system management.