When Tiara Nelson stepped into the workers’ compensation leader role at Dauch Corporation, she inherited a program with almost no documentation, no formal training, and no playbook. In under a year, she built one — and the results have been transformative.

By consolidating a fragmented workers’ compensation program and embedding dedicated case management resources, Continental Tire transformed a structurally inefficient system into a model of consistency, accountability, and measurable results — without losing sight of the injured employees at the heart of it.

A look at this year’s Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Theo Award winners.

Overhead Door improved visibility into enterprise safety operations, with great results.

How Northeast Precast built a first-in-class safety culture.

This iconic motorcycle manufacturer implemented ergonomic enhancements and safety technology, dramatically reducing injury rates and workers’ compensation costs.

A look at this year’s Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Theo Award winners.