Comments on: Live Webinar with Charlie Morecraft

By: John B.

John B. — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:11:15 +0000

Use this a number of years ago as part of a management change programme was well received also generated great discussions.

By: Ross K

Ross K — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:04:41 +0000

I was fortunate enough to see Charlie present in person at an SC&RA convention in 2008, I’ve never seen a room full of people quiet as a mouse. His story has stayed with me ever since and I am proud to say that I built a company that is based on safety. Each and every day we strive to be the safest by everything that we do and provide for our team. I would recommend this to any person or organization as it will stick to you for life.

By: NSC Labor Division leadership and Sloane Grubb

NSC Labor Division leadership and Sloane Grubb — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:42:43 +0000

Dear Mr. Morecraft, On behalf of the Labor Division of the National Safety Council and Rick Irwin, Division Chair, along with the entire division leadership and members, we would like to thank you for your participation and keynote presentation during the closing session of our recent Division meeting in Orlando, Florida. Your heartfelt, poignant and personal story to our members was well received and greatly appreciated. The labor Division serves as a continuing forum for the development and maintenance of sustained interest and activity in supporting safety for all workers and their families. It also serves as a medium for exchange of information, and for group planning within the Organized Labor, Health and Safety movement to be shared with the general public. Again, thank you for the generous donation of your time, efforts and resources; your participation in the Labor Division meeting was crucial in assisting our members and attendees in the pursuit of safety.

By: Gene Barnes – Safety Coordinator – Mobil Oil, Beaumont TX

Gene Barnes – Safety Coordinator – Mobil Oil, Beaumont TX — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:41:06 +0000

We had a 67% drop in our accident rate over last year …

By: Mark Brothers – Parsons

Mark Brothers – Parsons — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:40 +0000

Since Charlie’s appearance here some six months ago we have managed to improve on our safety performance during a very critical time, closure. Our employees are self-performing various decontamination and demolition tasks in a very rare setting, a VX Chemical Neutralization Facility. Charlie spoke to our group of over 500 employees just a few days before our closure tasks began. His message was heard and the employees have responded. We are not only maintaining the lowest incident rate compared to the four other facilities that are working with VX Chemical, at this time we have actually lowered it!

By: Commanding Safety Officer A. McCracken – Department Of The Navy

Commanding Safety Officer A. McCracken – Department Of The Navy — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:11 +0000

Dear Mr. Morecraft, This summer, the USS Carl Vinson realized some poignant milestones: Reactor Complex Overhaul completion, Sea Trials, and Flight Deck Certification. These things would not have been possible without your dedication to industrial safety and your willingness to share that devotion with our crew. Your message had a resounding effect on the crew and significantly contributed to their overall safety while in the Newport News Shipyard. I would like to express my appreciation and after over 40 months in the shipyard environment, the crew and the ship were more than ready to go to sea and excelled at each and every test and certification evolution. ‘Honor, courage and commitment’ isn’t just a slogan to this phenomenal crew. Thank you for your support. I earnestly believe that your interaction with the crew dramatically improved the safety climate and allowed the command to establish the benchmark safety record for a comprehensive carrier overhaul. Consider yourself a friend of the USS CARL VINSON.

By: Robert Ponzo – Home Builders Institute

Robert Ponzo – Home Builders Institute — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:36:31 +0000

Remember Charlie” Was by far the most moving and engaging motivational speech I have ever heard. As Charlie tells his story it brings your level of awareness to new heights. In the climax of his presentation in a room filled with hundreds of people you could hear a pin drop. Thanks Charlie for taking the time to educate us about the importance of SAFETY.

By: Corey B – Twisty Treats Ice Cream

Corey B – Twisty Treats Ice Cream — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:34:22 +0000

I have heard about you for many years and had the incredible opportunity to see both your presentations and meet you at the NSC in Orlando. I own some Twisty Treats Ice Cream in the area and for my stores one year anniversary I hired a DJ to play on the roof for all the kids. This was right after I heard your story so I went out and purchased harnesses to keep the DJ crew secure which to be honest I hadn’t even thought of! Thank you for putting safety everywhere because that’s where it truly belongs.

By: Gary – Akzo Nobel

Gary – Akzo Nobel — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:33:47 +0000

After hearing Charlie’s presentation and seeing his scars from rolling up his sleeves, I realized how unsafe that really is.

By: CARTER MORGAN – UNION PACIFIC

CARTER MORGAN – UNION PACIFIC — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:30:06 +0000

When Charlie began his message he could just as easily have been talking about me. The moronic things I’ve done in 36+ yrs…. . Well it made me ashamed of my selfish actions. Its easy to forget the impact an accident can have on family and friends and I’m embarrassed, but so very thankful I saw Charlies testimony before it was too late although i think we’re missing something if we think his message is only about safety. I believe its about taking responsibility for everything in our lives and because of it will surely make us all better human beings. May god bless you Charlie the rest of your days for having the guts to tell your story and in doing so saving countless people from needless suffering.