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BLACK & VEATCH'S MANAGEMENT CONSULTING DIVISION
INTRODUCES SAFETY AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Overland Park, Kan., (October 17, 2006) - Black & Veatch announced
today that it has added a new Safety and Crisis Management solution set
for energy and water utilities through its Enterprise Management Solutions
(EMS) management consulting division.
The new solution set will assist clients in optimizing safety and crisis
management capabilities through performance of crisis management and
safety system assessments. The EMS solution set also includes
implementation of best practices in operational safety, and in developing
management and response plans for effective hazard identification,
mitigation, emergency preparedness and response plans for natural and
man-made threats.
The solution set will be headed by John Borowski, CIH, CSP, National
Consulting Practice Leader of Safety and Health for Black & Veatch. Prior
to joining EMS, Borowski led efforts that developed the innovative
Safety-Thru-Design Initiative for Black & Veatch's water business, which
has allowed the company to proactively identify potentially unsafe
conditions and design, or install, safety devices that enhance safe
operations and reduce risk.
Borowski also led the company's efforts resulting in U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the American Water Works Foundation grant support
for the research project "Integration of Worker Safety and Health into
Water Utility Management, Operation and New Facility Design."
In the energy sector, Borowski played a key role in helping the American
Public Power Association update its Safety and Health Manual with the most
current laws, standards and best practices.
"Our client's operations are vital to the health and safety of the
communities they serve," said Rodger Smith, President of EMS. "John's new
focus will allow us to share this expertise with energy and water clients,
supporting the continuity of their safe operations through a variety of
possible crisis situations."
In addition to helping Black & Veatch maintain a strong safety
record, Borowski assisted in development of best practices for safety and
crisis management initiative for water utilities in 23 major cities
including New York, Los Angeles and Minneapolis, and assisted one of the
world's largest energy companies with its safety and crisis initiative.
The scope of services available from the new EMS solution set
includes construction safety, hazard identification and mitigation,
health, safety and environmental program audits, process safety, hazard
and operability reviews, safety and health program development, crisis
management analysis and planning, emergency preparedness support and
litigation support.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch Corporation is a leading global engineering, consulting and
construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy,
water, information and government market sectors. Founded in 1915, Black
& Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients'
needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions include conceptual and
preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement,
construction, financial management, asset management, information
technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management
consulting services. The employee-owned company has more than 90 offices
worldwide. Black & Veatch is ranked on the Forbes "500 Largest Private
Companies in the United States" listing. The company's Web site address is
www.bv.com <http://www.bv.com .
Enterprise Management Solutions (EMS) is the management consulting
division of Black & Veatch. EMS provides tailored strategic, process and
technology solutions to deliver improved operations, cost savings, new
revenue streams and greater customer loyalty. For more information on EMS
go to www.bv.com/consult <http://www.bv.com/consult .
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