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HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL LOUISIANA

At a Glance

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Who We Are

Welcome to the Health and Safety Council Louisiana

The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to cost-effective services for our local community and business sector. We have served the Southwest Louisiana area since 1955.
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Our Philosophy

The Safety Council has expanded over the years to become a comprehensive educational and training resource for our community, serving as an innovative model for other councils around the country. From site specific plant safety orientations and customized badge security systems, the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is committed to meeting the safety and training needs of our members and the community we serve.

  • Workforce development is essential to our region
  • Provide exceptional value-based safety training for the needs of Southwest Louisiana
  • Create a professional, friendly environment that delivers outstanding customer service
  • Enrich the community through programs that promote a culture of safety

The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a catalyst for employers and workers, and its mission is to support, develop, and enrich all forms of training as a way of making the workplace a more secure environment.

Our Mission

Improve safety and surety within the communities we serve.

Safety Council SWLA Testing
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Boards & Committees

Executive Committee
    • Chair: Open
    • Vice Chair: Mark Hanudel, Owner & President, R&H Quality Refractory Services, Inc.
    • Financial Officer: Dr. Mitch Adrian, Professor & Special Advisor to the President; McNeese State University
    • At-Large: Julie Morris, EHS Manager Grace
Board Members
  • Dr. Mitch Adrian, Professor & Special Advisor to the President, McNeese State University
  • Larry DeRoussel, Board Member Emeritus
  • Mark Hanudel, Owner & President, R & H Quality Refractory Services, Inc.
  • Mark Jester, Manager of HSSE, CITGO Petroleum
  • Doug Landry, Business Development Manager, Howell Industries
  • Armando Lara, Site Manager, LYB LIP JV
  • Julie Morris, EHS Manager, Grace
  • Kristin Ned, Site Human Resource Manager, LOTTE Chemical USA
  • Ryan Novak, Sr. Manager – Safety, Health, and ER, Sasol Chemicals Americas
  • Keith Perkins, Procurement Manager, Westlake Chemical
  • Jim Rock, Executive Director, Lake Area Industry Alliance