Dr. Ryan Nolte

Director of Safety Outreach, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)

Dr Ryan Nolte is ISRI's senior director of safety outreach At ISRI, where he helps members with safety compliance and regulatory updates. He has led development of ISRI's popular Organizational Culture and Safety Success class, as well as provided outreach training for Material Handler and Powered Industrial Vehicle Train-the-Trainer. He previously worked at two metal recycling companies, holding roles in operations and as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for a total of 18 years. He has worked in brass rod production, automotive, plastics, and battery making industries. Ryan holds a Master of Science from Indiana State University in Occupational Health and Safety and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University.

All Sessions by Dr. Ryan Nolte

Day 5 – April 19 April 19, 2023

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Acceptable Risk? Challenging Your Approach to Health and Safety In Your Facility

Meeting Room 205 A-C: Level 2

Track: Safety and Security 🛈Topics may include those focused on protecting the health and life of recycling facility employees, customers, visitors, contractors, drivers, and the surrounding community; OSHA compliance; disaster preparedness; hazardous materials management; hazard recognition; safety culture; law enforcement; theft; cybersecurity; and infectious disease.

In this session, learn how to take a proactive, risk-first approach to your facility’s health and safety program. Panelists will discuss their companies’ safety programs and why they are focused on leading indicators and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. They will share how they limit safety incidents, retain staff, and lower insurance premiums. Come away with tools to help you turn a cost into an investment and ways to lower your bottom line.