Matt Law

About Matt Law

Dr. Matt Law is a researcher, business strategist, and acclaimed author and speaker. He currently leads the Work to Zero program at the National Safety Council, which seeks to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 using innovative safety technologies. He is also the host of “Prove It To Me”, a podcast which reviews occupational health and safety research in an effort to provide practitioners with a grounded perspective on published research, its impact to practice, and actionable takeaways. Matt is an Adjunct Professor in the Advanced Safety Engineering and Management graduate program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, covering emerging trends in safety engineering and system safety, and he serves as an Environmental Health Officer in the US Navy Reserve.Matt is a Certified Safety Professional, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from Walden University. His experience includes management of programs and initiatives in public health, construction, biotech, manufacturing, and military applications. Matt has served on the Board of Directors for the Society for Total Worker Health, and he is a Past Chair of the Alliance for Central Florida Safety and a Past-President of the ASSP National Capital Chapter. He has also contributed works to the Professional Safety Journal on communication and mentorship, selling safety, and emergency risk communication. You can learn more about Matt at shares and opinions are my own.

Experience

1. Director, Work to Zero

   National Safety Council

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bartow, FL, US

   The mission of Work to Zero is to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 through the adoption of emerging technology. Since 1913, the National Safety Council has used data, expertise and innovation to solve tough workplace safety problems. With thousands of workers dying each year, NSC is working to change that through its Work to Zero initiative, designed to eliminate workplace fatalities through the use of technology.Our Approach:Research: Research the most effective technologies and ways to integrate them into the workplace.Education: Provide educational resources to increase the adoption of technology.Partnerships: Foster key partnerships with stakeholders in the field to strengthen everyone\'s work.

Education

• Walden University

  Doctor of Public Health - DrPH, Public Health

  2020 — 2023

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural and Extension Education

  2010 — 2013

• West Virginia University

  Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Social and Behavioral Health Sciences

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Leadership
• Productivity Improvement
• Legal Writing
• Soil Science
• Public Speaking
• Program Development
• Management
• Community Outreach
• Youth Counseling
• Real Estate
• Safety
• Data Entry
• Teamwork
• Leadership Development
• Quality Control
• Critical Thinking
• Wellness
• Real Estate Marketing
• Social Networking
• Real Estate Investment Consulting
• Event Planning
• Code Enforcement
• Customer Service
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Quality Assurance
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Health Education
• Environmental Health
• Research
• Agricultural Equipment
• Nonprofits
• Communication
• Public Health
• Public Relations
• Inventory Management
• Volunteer Coordination
• Crisis Management
• Cultural Awareness