A major session at the NSC was introduced by OSHA chief Doug Parker, moderated by NIOSH director Dr John Howard, and had six panelists. The subject? Diversity, equity and inclusion, better known these days as DEI.
There is no universal definition of DEI. Dr. Howard put it this way: diversity is about counting heads and making sure there are different heads in the room. Inclusion means making the heads welcomed in the room and engaged. Equity is giving all the heads equal opportunities, not equal treatment.