CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds

Experiencing a natural disaster as a child can shape the way business leaders approach workplace safety decades later, according to a new study led by Concordia. The study found that CEOs who experienced events such as major earthquakes, floods or hurricanes early on lead companies that prioritize safer workplaces. According to mandatory disclosure statistics provided to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), their companies report fewer work-related injuries and illnesses than similar companies run by managers who have not experienced these types of events.