Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2024
Amanda Marie Ashworth
Age: 35
Explosives Safety Specialist
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane
Crane, IN
Amanda played a vital role in NSWC Crane receiving International Standard Organization for Occupational Health and Safety 45001 certification. In 2018, she initiated contact with the Navy Safety Center, Department of Defense Center for Excellence and American Federation of Government Employees Local 1415. She developed a plan and led a focus team to guide compliance audits. In January 2020, the Navy Safety Center evaluated progress and found that Crane was 80% compliant. Amanda established a tracking system for deficiencies, developed corrective action plans and monitored execution before the initial audit. Upon completion of the final audit, NSWC Crane received certification.
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