Following Up with Mark Patton || Client Side Chats

Sep 9, 2020 | Client Side Chats

In this #ClientSideChats, we are following up with our first guest at the start of this series, EHS Manager for Betts Co., Mark Patton! Last month, Betts Co. was featured on Mike Brewer’s (host of Wheeler Dealers) World of Cars that first aired on August 5, 2020. Today, James speaks with Mark about what has happened since their last discussion; how business is picking up again, what new safety behaviors have stuck, how they are staying safe with the increasing number of returning employees, and how Mark is focusing on proactive planning.

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