The Turtle Club: For People Who Do Things Right!
Most news is made when things go wrong. But shouldn't employees get recognition for doing things right? That's the reason The Turtle Club was founded. This organization is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries by promoting the acceptance and use of hard hats. Industrial accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and wearing required head protection can reduce the risk of serious injury. The Turtle Club honors men and women who escaped injury because they were wearing hard hats at the time of industrial accidents.
A Different Kind of Safety Incentive
Safety professionals are always looking for new ways to promote safety both
on and off the job. While incentives and awards programs
are excellent, most focus on accident prevention. The Turtle Club is a participatory
program for workers that have proven to be a valuable adjunct to traditional
industry head protection safety efforts.
Over 50 Years and Still Going Strong
The Turtle Club was founded in 1946 by C. R. "Rusty" Rustemeyer, Safety Director
at Canadian Forest Products, Ltd. In 1950, Mr. Edward W. Bullard, Sr., was
then appointed the Turtle Club sponsor. This appointment was particularly appropriate
since, in 1919, Mr. Bullard developed the industries' first universally accepted
hard hat, the original "Hard Boiled" hat. Today the club's international sponsor
is Mr. E. D. "Jed" Bullard,
grandson of E. W. Bullard. Because of Jed Bullard's commitment and efforts,
interest in the club remains active, and membership continues to grow.
A Tradition Continues
Membership requirements for The Turtle Club are the same today as they were
in 1946. Men and women who have escaped serious injury by wearing hard hats
can be nominated for membership by their supervisor or company safety director.
Each new member receives a new hard hat, a membership certificate, a membership
card, a Turtle Club pin, and a Turtle Club decal. There are no dues or membership
fees.
A Dedication to Safety
Members of the club pledge to "Practice safety, wear head protection
when necessary and to conscientiously encourage others to do so." This
pledge, though over 50 years old, is just as important today as it was five
decades ago.
Click here for a list of the current Turtle Club members.
Download Application
To download a copy of the Turtle Club application, please click here.
Submit Application Online
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