Safety Responsibility

Published on February 23, 2026

Its always the right time to take responsibility for safety. Don't make the mistake that I made. Share this message and let's look out for each other.

About the Author:

Dr. John L. Ross, Jr. has nearly 40 years in maintenance and reliability. A former U.S. Air Force Captain, he is a Lean Manufacturing facilitator, Process Safety SME, and CMRP. Holding a U.S. patent, he earned an A.S., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., shaping best practices in maintenance and reliability leadership.

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