The Modern Safety Institute works to enhance the labor market by being the industry leader in providing occupational safety and health solutions.
Who We Are
The Modern Safety Institute (MSI) is the realization of the Founder and CEO, Alma Russell’s foundational principle that all workers have the right to a safe and healthy work environment. Founded on the principles of innovation and progress, MSI’s mission is to provide exceptional occupational safety and health consulting services to advance the labor market and improve conditions for workers. MSI is committed to working in collaboration with educators, entrepreneurs and business leaders, artists and creatives, industry experts, engineers, legislators, unions, and public agencies to create the labor market of the future- one that intentionally centers the safety and health of workers to create and maintain safe workspaces and balanced work-life culture.
Kristyn “Alma” Russell
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Founder & CEO
Lead Consultant
B.S. Occupational Safety & Health
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
Ergonomic Assessment Specialist II (CEAS II)13+ years experience
Alma graduated with a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University’s nationally ranked ASAC/ABET accredited program.
Alma’s professional safety career began during their undergraduate studies in 2008 when they was hired as a Safety Intern for Rosendin Electrical Contractors, one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, to assist with the completion of a T-Mobile data center construction project in Wenachee, WA. Post graduation, they accepted a position as a Safety Specialist with Rosendin Electric. In their role as Safety Specialist, Alma oversaw the safety operations for union electricians working inside Intel Corporation’s fabrication laboratories in Chandler, AZ. Within a short time, Alma was promoted to Division Safety Manager in San Francisco, CA where they was responsible for the safety and health programs for over 200 union electricians across nine constructions projects- which included hospitals, green field high rise condominiums, and renovations of historic buildings.
In 2014, after five years in the construction industry, Alma went on to work for the City of Pasadena’s Water and Power Department where they managed the safety and health program for the 350+ employee department. During their years as a public servant, they also served as chair for the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) Safety Sub-working Committee for two consecutive years.
Alma founded the Modern Safety Institute in 2019 with the purpose of supporting organizations in being ethically positive employers through health and safety compliance and positive labor relations.
Contact —
themodernsafetyinstitute@gmail.com
(213) 448- 6161
Why the modern safety institute?
Combining technical expertise with innovative problem solving, MSI engages their clients to develop safety solutions to improve their safety performance and create safer work environments, ensure regulatory compliance and control losses.
Our Commitment
The Modern Safety Institute believes in the value of safe work environments for all workers, of all types, across all industries. MSI is committed to advancing the labor market by providing exemplary occupational safety and health consulting services and being the leader in creating the workforce of the future through safe and healthy work environments and a balanced work-life culture.