Donald D. Ritz is an independent consultant and a John Maxwell Certified Coach and Speaker who specializes in safety and leadership, particularly as they relate to mining companies. Until mid 2013, Don was with Barrick Gold Corporation as Senior Vice President, Safety and Leadership, and was a member of the Senior Leaders Team.
An acknowledged expert in corporate loss mitigation and risk management through the creation and implementation of environment, safety and health policies and programs, he developed Courageous Leadership for Safety and Health, and guided the launch of a Barrick leadership program that resulted in a 70% improvement there in two years. In 2009, Don was awarded the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals (ISMSP) esteemed Leadership Award, followed by the Mining Industry Roundtable Health and Safety Recognition Award in 2010.
In a recent interview for the CORESafety Dig a Little Deeper series, he shared his thoughts on the impact that leadership can have on safety and mining, his belief that it is absolutely possible for mining companies to have zero accidents, what he considers to be the secrets to achieving world-class safety success and how CORESafety is driving change in the industry.
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