Safety Leadership:
What Sets ASCO Apart

At Appalachian Safety Company, we know that checklists and compliance only go so far.
What truly shapes a safe work culture is leadership — the kind that shows up, listens, mentors,
and models the standard every single day.

That’s why our approach to safety leadership goes beyond the rulebook.
We focus on developing people, not just enforcing programs —
because safety isn’t sustainable unless it’s led well.

The Human Aspect of Safety Leadership™

Developing Leaders Who Don’t Just Enforce Safety — They Embody It.

At Appalachian Safety Company, we believe safety leadership starts long before a near miss or an inspection —
it begins in everyday conversations, decisions, and attitudes.

This is where the human aspect comes in.

Our leadership development services are built on the foundations of
Human and Organizational Performance (HOP),
organizational behavior, and world-class leadership principles.

We equip your team not only to follow safety protocols — but to influence, mentor, and lead safety as a culture.

LEAD™: The Human Aspect of Safety Leadership

At Appalachian Safety Company, we know strong safety leadership isn't about barking orders or managing compliance —
it’s about modeling behavior, engaging teams, and making smart, accountable decisions under pressure.

That’s why we created LEAD™ — a practical, field-driven tool to help companies assess and develop the
Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Decision-making abilities of their team.

Whether you’re evaluating new supervisors or looking to strengthen your culture from the ground up,
your LEAD Score shows where your people stand — and how to help them grow.

What Does the LEAD™ Assessment Measure?

  • Leadership

    Lead by example, not just by position.
    Strong safety leaders set the tone.
    They model behavior, communicate vision, and build trust with every action —
    on and off the job site.
    Leadership isn’t about being in charge.
    It’s about being worth following.

  • Engagement

    People don’t commit to rules —
    they commit to relationships.
    Engaged leaders connect.
    They listen, involve others in decisions, and create space for honest feedback.
    They don’t just talk to their teams —
    they lead with them.

  • Accountability

    Ownership builds culture. Excuses kill it.
    Accountable leaders take responsibility for outcomes, good or bad. They follow through on what they say and hold their teams
    to the same standard.
    No blame games.
    No shortcuts.
    Just real integrity.

  • Decision-Making

    In safety leadership, how you decide is just as important as what you decide.
    Great leaders stay steady under pressure.
    They weigh the facts, assess risk, and make choices that protect people, not just production. They lead with both their
    head and their heart.

Download your free
LEAD Assessment now & find out your organization’s LEAD score!

*This is a sample of our more in-depth assessment.

Ready to Raise Your LEAD Score?
Let’s turn supervisors into leaders
and leaders into culture changers.

How we can work with your team:

  • Full LEAD™ Assessment + Report

  • LEAD™ Leadership Workshops

  • LEAD™ Coaching (1:1 or Small Group)

  • LEAD™ Culture Reset Package

  • LEAD™ Speaker Sessions / Safety Day Keynote