Chris Osterhout
Delegate, Board of Directors @National Safety Council
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WORK HISTORY
Delegate, Board of Directors @National Safety Council
Delegates provide direction, counsel, and guidance to the Board of Directors regarding causes and solutions to identified areas of need; provide policy position statement recommendations to the board; assist in the execution of the council’s strategic plan, and promote NSC membership. Delegates are elected for a two-year term.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
N/A, English Literature & Comp
SHRM
Certification, Professional of Human Resources
University of Washington
Safety and Health Leadership Certificate, OSHA Safety
RABQSA International
Certificate of Competancy, Quality, Environment & Health
Lake Washington High School
Diploma, General Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS OSTERHOUT
I’m a safety leader, systems thinker, and builder of people—driven by a deep belief that meaningful progress starts with accountability, empathy, and the courage to challenge what’s always been done.With over 20 years of experience in construction and maritime transportation safety, I’ve worked across diverse, high-risk environments—from scaffold decks and demolition sites to the complex logistics of marine operations. I’ve learned that creating safer job sites isn’t just about compliance—it’s about culture.I work at the intersection of field-level realities and executive-level strategy, translating data, dialogue, and lived experience into smarter practices and stronger teams. My approach is rooted in my personal mission: Resilience through understanding—because lasting change happens when we seek to understand first, then act with intention.I’m not afraid to ask hard questions or confront broken systems. But I also know that real change doesn’t come from shouting the loudest—it comes from listening closely, leading by example, and building trust where it doesn’t yet exist.I value sustained progress over momentary perfection, authenticity over appearance, and mindful dedication over blind obedience. Whether mentoring frontline workers or advising leadership, my goal is always the same: to leave people, systems, and workplaces better than I found them.
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