Workplace Safety Thought Leader, Nuclear Industry Professional, Author
Richard Hawk Biography
It’s rare to find someone who is both a safety professional and an entertaining speaker and trainer, but Richard Hawk fits the bill. He spent more than 10 years in the nuclear industry as a safety and health professional which included a stint with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) studying the root cause of incidents and recommending ways to eliminate errors.
Hawk’s expertise also comes from his interactions with thousands of leaders in a wide array of industries, including energy, manufacturing, chemical, construction, healthcare, technology, retail, food services, transportation, government, and education. He holds numerous safety and technical certifications from various organizations including the National Safety Council and stays on the leading edge of the safety industry.
He has been a popular keynote speaker at the NSC’s Annual Congress & Expo, the largest annual safety convention in the U.S. He has been a featured speaker at international conventions for Fortune 500 companies; presented to engineers and plant managers in India; worked with CEOs in Canada; and has spoken to technicians in Japan. His experiences as a union and nonunion employee, line worker and manager, safety leader and now successful business owner, give him the insight to relate to people at all levels, from employees to CEOs, truck drivers to scholars.
Hawk is the author of five books, including "The Safety Leader’s Guidebook," and is a regular columnist for the National Safety Council’s Safety+Health Magazine. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and avid pool player who lives in South Jersey with his wife Jackie and rescue dog Izzy.
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Richard Hawk Speaking Topics
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Bring It on Home: Powerful Inspiration for Living a Safe and Healthy Life
Now, more than ever, helping your employees live a safe and healthy life at home must be a significant part of your safety and health program.
According to the National Safety Council, “U.S. workers are safer on the job than in their homes or communities. More than nine out of ten deaths and 80% of medical injuries occur off the job. For every two workplace injuries, there are five off-the-job injuries”.
During this engaging and convincing presentation, Richard Hawk moves audiences to change their day-to-day habits while they are away from the job. He offers practical, easy-to-remember tips and techniques to replace dangerous and unhealthy habits with behaviors for a safer and healthier life. Safer habits at home lead to safer habits at work.
4 Ways “Safety Starts at Home” Will Improve Your Company’s Safety and Health Performance
- Reduced costs as a result of fewer injuries and fatalities off the job
- Healthier employees, which means better performance and reduced healthcare costs
- A stronger feeling among employees that the company truly cares about them
- A more vibrant and all-encompassing safety culture
Audience
Bring It on Home provides valuable information for everyone in your organization. It is perfect for safety days or safety fairs where family members are included. Richard has experience in children’s theatre and would be happy to create a health and safety talk that will delight children too.
Takeaways
Through poignant stories, personal examples and audience interaction, Richard inspires people to develop safe and healthy habits. He helps participants:
- Understand the real risks of their daily routines and learn how to stop taking shortcuts
- Realize they can change long-entrenched habits (just not all at once!)
- See the big picture of their physical health and how much it affects their lifestyle
- Learn new ways to get their children (yes, even teenagers) to play and drive safely
- Develop life-long habits that will decrease their risks and improve their health
- Grasp the impact of their behavior on family, friends, and co-workers
Format
Richard’s programs are lively and fun, but they also include practical activities, tips, and techniques that you can apply immediately within your organization. Richard tailors each program to your organization’s specific needs and objectives, including program length.
Formats range from a 30 to 90-minute, high-energy keynote to a full-day interactive workshop.
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Dangerous Daze
How to Avoid Mishaps and Mistakes by Paying Better Attention
Overview
In today’s fast-paced world, lack of focus and mental distractions are a major root cause of accidents. Every year, unfocused acts cost billions of dollars in damage and injury. “Dangerous Daze” combats this problem by giving your employees the tools to concentrate better, heighten their attention to detail and effectively manage distractions. The result? A safer workplace.
5 Ways “Dangerous Daze” Will Improve Your Bottom Line:
- A decrease in accidents and an increase in positive behaviors.
- Improved quality of work with fewer mistakes.
- Less sick time due to stress-caused symptoms, such as headaches and digestion problems.
- An increase in hazard recognition which will reduce accidents.
- A surge of ideas from employees on ways to make their work more efficient and safe.
Audience
Dangerous Daze is valuable for employees at every level of your organization since it is about a skill that is helpful for any type of activity. Learning to focus better always improves your safety.
Takeaways
Participants who experience Richard Hawk’s keynote will discover how to help their employees:
- Improve their moods and general awareness using three simple habits.
- Stay focused on the task at hand practicing down-to-earth methods.
- Slow down so you can get more work done in less time using proven focusing techniques.
- Stop distracting thoughts with 3 easy steps.
- Make better decisions with more confidence.
- Follow a proven system for handling negative emotions a major root cause of behavior-based mistakes and incidents.
- Use habit tags which will remind them to pay attention.
Format
Richard’s programs are lively and fun, but they also include practical activities, tips and techniques that can be applied immediately within your organization. Each program is tailored to your organization’s specific needs and objectives, including program length.
Formats range from a 60-minute, high-energy keynote to a full-day interactive workshop.
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Richard Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Communication, Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Mental Health, Motivational, Personal Growth, Stress Management, Workshop -
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Richard Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bring It on Home: Powerful Inspiration for Living a Safe and Healthy Life, Dangerous Daze and Create a Vibrant Safety Culture . The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Hawk for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Hawk generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lee Shelby, Mike Hourigan, Kina Hart, David Sarkus and Jeff "Odie" Espenship. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Hawk for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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