Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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11 AGGREGATES MANAGER December 2015 An advocate for health and safety, Kelly Bailey leverages science and data to influence how the industry — and regulators — approach worker health issues. by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief F or more than 40 years, the 2015 AggMan of the Year, has worked diligently to protect worker health and safety. As the aggregates industry's first industrial hygienist, he has pioneered the use of sound science and data collection and analysis to develop — and share — pro- grams that protect workers. Equally importantly, he has worked to hold government agencies accountable for using the same principals of sound science when developing regulations that im- pact the industry. For these reasons and more, we are proud to recognize Kelly Bailey as the 2015 AggMan of the Year. "Kelly Bailey has worked tirelessly and has done an outstand- ing job for Vulcan and the aggregates industry for more than 35 years," says Tom Hill, president and CEO of Vulcan Materials Co. "He has led the way in the development and implementation of world-class industrial hygiene programs to protect health and safety at Vulcan and throughout the industry. His contributions are deeply appreciated." "Kelly has spent his career relentlessly focused on protecting health and safety in the workplace," adds David Donaldson, Vul- can's vice president of governmental and community relations. "He has been equally focused on making sure that there is a strong voice for sound science in the regulatory arena. He is a nationally recognized leader in his field who enjoys the respect, admiration, AGGMAN OF THE YEAR 2015 2015 AggMan of the Year