Celebrating 10 Years of Impact As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, I had the opportunity to sit down over coffee with Monik, our Founder and Principal, at the beautiful Bean & Bottle in the Memorial City area of Houston, Texas. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned into something much deeper. We talked about the NW Safety story, where it all began, where we are today, and where we’re headed next. Between sips of coffee and moments of reflection, it became

By: Monik Hernández | Founder & Principal In effective safety programs, measurement drives behavior. Two of the most important measurement tools are leading and lagging indicators , and understanding how to use them together is critical to preventing injuries and incidents. Lagging indicators measure outcomes after an event has already occurred. Examples include recordable injuries, lost-time incidents, severity rates, and OSHA citations. While these metrics are important f

Every January comes with that familiar feeling. A reset. A deep breath. A quiet (or loud) promise that this year, we’re going to do things a little differently. We set personal resolutions , to move more, eat better, be more present. Some of us focus on spiritual growth. Others chase professional goals. And if you work in construction, energy, logistics, or infrastructure… chances are you’re also thinking about how to work smarter and safer in the year ahead. At the same t