CDR Bradley King Wins HHS Green Champions Award

CDR Bradley King, Industrial Hygienist; Division Of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations & Field Studies

HHS Green Champions Award - Individual for Corporate Responsibility

As a member of the Mayor of Cincinnati’s Young Professionals Kitchen Cabinet (YPKC), Bradley King worked to support a local program designed to encourage a bicycle friendly atmosphere for employees and customers across the Cincinnati region.  YPKC members decided to approach their places of employment to become a recognized Cincinnati Bike Friendly Destination.  In October 2010 Brad King approached the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to participate in the program.  Through Brad’s efforts, in February 2011 both NIOSH sites received a Silver Certified Destination award. Only 40 sites were recognized by Queen City Bike for this program.  In April 2011 NIOSH offered a commuting course to employees free of charge. It gives people the tools and tips to take the first steps toward riding a bicycle to work.  In May 2011 NIOSH encouraged employees to participate in Bike to Work Week events. In particular, employees were encouraged to participate in National Bike to Work Day. While there were a few bikers at NIOSH, the bicycle riders increased from one or two to ten to fifteen after the commuting course.  NIOSH plans to renew the certification, continue with seminars and possibly a NIOSH bike ride during bike-to-work month.