Gary Glader, CSP
President, Safety Consultants
Gary Glader is the President of The Horton Group’s safety consulting operation, Horton Safety Consultants. Since 1991, Horton’s professional safety consulting team provides consulting services to a growing number of construction, manufacturing, public entity, and transportation entities.
“Our role as a client’s “part-time safety director” is to identify the opportunities to prevent injuries and accidents. The “side effects” of preventing injuries and accidents are many, including reduced cost, improved productivity, and improved morale,” Gary explains. “We are able to bring industry leading solutions to clients who lack the internal resources necessary to achieve optimum results.”
“When I joined Horton in 1991 to develop the safety consulting practice, I realized how many small and medium sized employers, who couldn’t justify a full time safety position, needed the services of a safety professional. As a client’s part-time safety director, we are able to improve a client’s safety program and provide a significant return on the relatively small investment made in the safety services we provide.”
Prior to creating Horton’s safety consulting division, Gary worked in various safety positions in the petro-chemical and manufacturing industries in Houston, Texas. “The work I did before joining Horton provided great experience and background, but the work we do now helping small and medium sized business develop and implement effective safety programs has become my passion.”
With 15 full-time safety professionals on staff, Gary’s role has shifted from safety practitioner to leader and mentor. “Without question, the most satisfying part of my job is working with and developing the younger safety consultants on our team. Safety is a people-oriented business, and our success depends entirely on motivating everyone involved to make the right choices and decisions.”
Away from work, Gary and his wife enjoy making frequent visits to Colorado to visit their daughter and her family. You might also see Gary on the first, and last, chair lift at various Colorado ski resorts. “The awesome view from the top of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains is a spiritual experience.” Gary explains.
Fact File
- B.S. in Occupational Safety / B.S. in Business Administration, Illinois State University
- Horton Group, President
- Curtin Matheson Scientific, Corporate Safety Director
- Texas Instruments, Plant Safety Director
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional in Comprehensive Practice
- CHST - Construction Health & Safety Technician
- Clearbrook Center Volunteer
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping – Update
- OSHA Clarifies Position on Post-Injury Drug Testing & Safety Incentive Programs
- Alert for Employers Regarding OSHA Site-Specific Targeting
- How to Conduct an Effective Safety Training Session
- Perception IS Reality
- “Budgeting” for Accidents and Injuries
- Distracted Driving
- OSHA Recordkeeping Update and Recommendation
- Court Ruling on OSHA's Discriminatory Practices - Update
- OSHA's Anti-Retaliation Rules Delayed
- OSHA’s Silica Requirements now “Crystal” Clear
- OSHA Now Requires Electronic Recordkeeping
- OSHA Expands its Reach Far Beyond Traditional Safety Concerns!
- OSHA Inspections and Penalties
- OSHA Update
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As many other employers do, I attributed most of the accidents we experienced to a lack of common sense, especially since we provide safety training, safety equipment & a state-of-the-art facility. Horton Safety Consultants has shown me how programs designed to establish responsibility & accountability for safety can actually cause change in behaviors resulting in fewer accidents & injuries.
Scott Arquilla, Vice President
Best Homes, Inc.
The certified safety professionals at Horton Safety Consultants have worked with all levels of our organization to assess our safety needs and implement cost-effective solutions.
Barb Scieczkowski, Vice President
R. Carlson & Sons
Horton Safety Consultants play an important role in our ongoing effort to maintain a strong culture of safety at Ryan. Their consultants effectively communicate with all levels of our organization to help all our employees understand our corporate safety goals and objectives. The safety success we enjoy is directly reflected in our bottom line results, providing us with a competitive advantage in a very competitive market.
Cheryl Demrow, Corporate Safety Director
Ryan Incorporated Central