William Petersen Csp, Chst

William Petersen, CSP, CHST, serves as the Midwest Regional Safety Manager for TK Elevator, where significant accomplishments include a 60% reduction in recordable injuries and an 89% reduction in lost workdays. With extensive experience in safety management, Petersen has held various pivotal roles, such as Corporate Safety Director at Reedy Industries, Inc., and Safety Professional at Amerisafe Group, focusing on risk assessment, training development, and compliance with OSHA standards. Additional positions include a Special Government Employee with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, Director of Safety and Health at Brieser Construction Company, and Director of Safety at REX Electric & Technologies, LLC. Petersen also has a background in training and emergency response as an instructor and member of specialized rescue teams. Petersen holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University.