Annually, the National Safety Council of United States holds an event to honor the 40 most important professionals in the field in the world, under 40 years of age (40 under 40 Rising Safety Star).
This year, one of the honored will be the Rony Jabour, awarded by the NSC (National Safety Council).
Born in the city of Colatina, in the state of the Espírito Santo, Brazil, Rony Jabour dedicated his life- for over 13 years- helping to protect workers in their daily tasks around the world.
He began his career in 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
After attending one of the best American universities in the field of Occupational Safety, OTI-Keene State College, he completed two specializations at Harvard University.
He then went to the best university in the world when regarding to EHS, the University of Texas, where he earned 2 Masters Certificates, establishing himself as one of the most renowned professionals in the sector.
“Rony uses his acquired knowledge to raise the safety bar for immigrant workers by teaching and consulting in hazard awareness and compliance. He is a mentor and teacher to thousands who strive to improve their lives in safety and faith, and to enhance the possibility that underserved populations remain safe at work and return home to their families. He takes his profession personally and strives to reach audiences who might otherwise be overlooked. Rony Jabour champions the cause of safety and health in the Latino communities and beyond, with OSHA Region 1 and business owners/workers.” U.S National Safety Council
Responsible for more than two thousand lectures on the sector in the United States, Rony Jabour recalls a memorable speech in his career, held in 2012 at Harvard University.
On the occasion, he explained the importance of job safety, highlighting that his mission is to help save lives. He concluded his presentation by telling that select audience of Masters and doctors: “my job is not only to instruct, but to motivate the worker to be a person with a safety attitude, addressing issues that lead him to reflect when making a decision regarding occupational safety. I am convinced that my work has been effective and lives have been preserved”.
Rony Jabour has dedicated his life- for over 13 years- helping to protect workers in their daily tasks around the world.
Rony Jabour was the first person to earn all the certificates offered by the U.S. Department of Labor, a historic feat in the country.
In 2008, he founded the United Safety Net International Institute, now the largest school of Occupational Safety in the United States, with courses in English, Spanish and Portuguese. With so many achievements, Rony Jabour is a benchmark for those who struggle in pursuit of their goals. He is an inspiration to those who– as immigrants – face obstacles and overcome their own limits.
Rony Jabour is currently the # 1 coach in New England, USA, and is among the best and most requested job safety coaches in the country. The excellence of his work has international recognition, having already been featured in several news outlets around the world.