KIM Industries is committed to creating a work environment that places the highest value on the safety and well-being of our employees and clients. It is our responsibility to look out for our employees and ensure that everyone goes home safely to their families at the end of every day. We fulfill our safety goals through planning, communication, and training. Our comprehensive approach to safety helps create a positive safety culture across the organization. This culture, carried out through our "Safety... First - Last - Always” philosophy, positively impacts our safety ratings and helps us minimize risk.
JAMES TOWLE
Corporate Safety Director
As Corporate Safety Director, Jim directs and has overall responsibility for the safety operations of work sites, the protection of employees from harm and facilities from damage. He oversees the development and maintenance of Safety and Health Programs, Project Safety Plans, OSHA records, Safety Training Requirements, Incident Investigations, and Project Compliance Auditing. Jim maintains certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professions as a CSP, ASP, and CHST as well as an OSHA 500 trainer.
Jim’s 35 years of experience has allowed him great knowledge, management, and implementation of safety practices. Along with his effective communication style, Jim has an outstanding safety record and reputation. Under the direction of Jim, Kim Industries Inc. is resolute in its high standards of safety excellence for our employees, customers, and surrounding communities.
Jim’s motto is: “SAFETY FIRST - NO EXCUSES”
