References
Please see the letters below for references and applause for the motivational talks Colonel Eric has given all over the country, from turn around safety meetings to managers and engineers, and even to 600 US Navy Pilots.
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Eric,
I would like to thank you for your outstanding motivation speech during our turnaround here at CCR. You were well received by all employees and contractors. Also, I would like to mention that our turnatound safety objectives were achieved. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to seeing you here again at CCR for another motivatonal speech.
Sincerely,
Charlie O'Brien
Turnaround Safety Manager
Citgo Refinery, Corpus Christi TX.
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Hello:
This is Dr. James (Jim) Honeycutt of the LSU Department of Communication Studies. I am pleased to write a letter of praise and recommendation for Eric Bertolet and his efforts to heighten safety awareness in his community. I have been on Eric's great show, "Safe Nation" on WJBO in Baton Rouge, discussing our exciting research on making the roads safer by educating people about aggressive driving tendencies. Eric's show is a great benefit to the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and will benefit any market he may broadcast in. Eric is a dynamic radio presence who educates listeners on the benefits and ease of safety practices on and off the job. His show has the fantastic benefits that make listening informative and entertaining, including innovative music and inspirational moments, humor, and entertainment, all the while promoting right safety attitudes and behaviors from a positive, proactive approach.
His show deserves support from all aspects of the community and industry because of the interests of safety in all facets of life. I encourage everyone to do what you can to help promote Eric and "Safe Nation". It is a beacon of hope and security.
Sincerely, James (Jim) Honeycutt, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication Studies
Louisiana State University
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Eric,
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the outstanding safety talk that you gave at our safety metting. You delivered a powerful, strong, thought provoking message in a fun light-hearted manner that everyone appreciated. Every comment that I heard, from the project managers to the workers, was that it was the best safety meeting that they ever attended. I hope that you will take the time to join us again. We truly appreciate it.
Steve R. Merritt OHST CSP
ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Co.
Baton Rouge Refinery
Turnaround and Construction - Safety
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Eric,
Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to come address the Dow Contractor Leadership Network. Your talk was very well received and enjoyed by all. I always appreciate the enthusiasm and passion that you display when you discuss the world of safety. It's obvious to me that you really enjoy what you do. I hope that we can work together again some day!
Duane Smith
Site Contractor Safety
The Dow Chemical Company
Plaquemine, LA 70765-0150
Driving to zero!
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Dear Eric,
On behalf of all the employees working on the NPC Services PPI Environmental Clean-Up Project, I want to thank you for your excellent presentation at our recent recognition luncheon.
Our site employees, who represent several different contractors, consultants and disciplines, gathered to celebrate six years of work without sustaining an OSHA recordable injury. As our keynote speaker, you did an outstanding job of combining your message with our site achievements.
The stories and humor you included in your presentation not only kept everyone's attention, they helped reinforce the key messages of teamwork, responsibility, and safety as a core value. You did a great job of including the site-specific information we discussed prior to your presentation.
Eric, thanks so much, and keep the great work up promoting safety through fun and energizing presentations.
Sincerely,
M. Gregg Bailey, OSHT, CSP
Health & Safety Coordinator
NPC PPI Remediation Project
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To: Mr. Eric Bertolet, Safe Nation Radio
I wish to extend my sincere appreciation for your support of the VT-Boomers during the recent Training Air Wing FOUR Safety Stand-Down on 13 April 2007. As a guest speaker and expert in your field, your oustanding efforts and professionalism were invaluable to the overall success of this event. Thank you for your support and on a job well done!
E. J. Hendrickson
Commanding Officer, Training Squadron TWENTY-Seven
Department of the Navy