2025 CHS Hydrogen Safety Challenge
Inspiring Action to Transform Culture
Your Challenge: Elevate Safety
A workforce committed to safety is the foundation of a safe and sustainable industry. From executives in the c-suite to entry-level employees, every individual plays a critical role in fostering an environment where safety is a shared responsibility and a core value. In 2025, we are challenging you to show their dedication to safety and influence the culture within their organizations. Join us on this journey through a series of activities designed to inspire action and drive meaningful change.
Current Challenge
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First Challenge: Core Values (Strategy)
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Second Challenge: Leadership
Rules
- Over the next 12 weeks, you will participate in a series of 6 unique activities designed to motivate you to actively engage with and help transform the safety culture within your organization and the broader industry.
- Team up or go it alone! You can gather together a team to help you with the various tasks and assign a team leader or work on the challenges all on your own.
- Each activity will provide an opportunity to earn points based on the level of engagement.
- At the end of the challenge, your total points will be tallied, and you鈥檒l have the chance to earn awards and prizes based on your overall score.
- Each task will be announced via our member meetings, monthly newsletter, LinkedIn, and this website.
- You can also keep up with the challenge by signing up for our dedicated email list below. It is not required for participation but will net you 2 free points for the challenge.
Ready to Get Started?
You can earn 2 free points by signing up for our optional dedicated email list below!
Challenge Information
FAQ
What is the "Hydrogen Safety Pledge"?
The "Hydrogen Safety Pledge" is a document that we have put together to be signed by senior leadership in your organization that shows your organizations committment to 7 principles of hydrogen safety culture:
- Prioritize Safety - Ensure safety is at the core of our decision-making and operations.
- Promote Ongoing Training - Provide continuous education to employees to recognize and manage hydrogen risks.
- Encourage Transparency - Foster an environment where safety concerns and near-misses are openly reported.
- Adopt Best Practices - Continuously seek and apply the latest safety technologies and practices.
- Collaborate for Safety - Share knowledge and work with others to promote hydrogen safety across the industry.
- Ensure Accountability - Regularly review safety practices and take corrective actions as needed.
- Follow Standards - Comply with all relevant safety regulations and ensure employee training is top-tier.
What if I can't get the "Pledge" signed?
If you are unable to get the pledge signed you can still earn credit by providing adequate evidence that your organization is following the principles of the pledge. If you are unable to provide evidence you can still earn credit for bronze and silver.
What rewards do I get for participation?
We will be issuing a digital badge for all three levels as well as recognizing your participation through the website, LinkedIn, CHS Newsletter, and our conferences. We will be giving away a cash prize for the most points earned and are looking into other ways to recognize you for your efforts.