our values
Respect
Stewardship
Advocacy
We are dedicated to protecting the people we are responsible for by ensuring a safe work environment that prioritizes human-centered safety. We acknowledge that without their efforts, our work would not be possible, and we accept the responsibility that comes with this. Our commitment to safety advocacy means we stand by our people, not a
We are dedicated to protecting the people we are responsible for by ensuring a safe work environment that prioritizes human-centered safety. We acknowledge that without their efforts, our work would not be possible, and we accept the responsibility that comes with this. Our commitment to safety advocacy means we stand by our people, not above them. Respect isn’t reserved for certifications or positions.
Advocacy
Stewardship
Advocacy
We prioritize human-centered safety by standing up for our people. We listen to their concerns, support their decisions to stop unsafe work, and advocate for their safety by speaking on their behalf to stakeholders when systems, schedules, or expectations jeopardize their work environment.
Stewardship
Stewardship
Stewardship
We prioritize a human-centered safety approach by staying close to the work and the worker. We don’t lead from the office or golf course; instead, we lead from the yard, the plant, and worksites, advocating for safety in every work environment.
About Us
West Texas Safety Society
West Texas Safety Society
West Texas Safety Society
Our organization was formed after witnessing too many individuals treated as mere units of labor rather than as human beings, particularly following a significant incident. We advocate for a human-centered safety approach that helps leaders and workers understand how work actually gets done and why outcomes are influenced by more than jus
Our organization was formed after witnessing too many individuals treated as mere units of labor rather than as human beings, particularly following a significant incident. We advocate for a human-centered safety approach that helps leaders and workers understand how work actually gets done and why outcomes are influenced by more than just the individual. We study modern safety practices, translate complex ideas into plain language, and share practical materials that everyone can comprehend, regardless of their education level, all while promoting safety advocacy in the work environment.
Shady Safety
West Texas Safety Society
West Texas Safety Society
Shady Safety is a cartoon series that humorously critiques the way safety has traditionally been treated as a mere checklist, slogan, or stack of paperwork. Through exaggerated scenarios, the cartoons illustrate how well-intended policies and management decisions can inadvertently compromise a human-centered safety approach, placing worke
Shady Safety is a cartoon series that humorously critiques the way safety has traditionally been treated as a mere checklist, slogan, or stack of paperwork. Through exaggerated scenarios, the cartoons illustrate how well-intended policies and management decisions can inadvertently compromise a human-centered safety approach, placing workers in challenging situations. The aim is to shift our perspective on safety and foster more honest conversations about the work environment and how work truly happens.