Advisory Board
Our advisory board comprises leading experts in AI safety, risk management, and workplace safety. They guide our methodology, ensure rigorous testing standards, and help us maintain the integrity of SAFE-Bench evaluations.
Lee Wendel, CSP, ARM, CSPHA
Director of Loss Prevention
SFM Mutual Insurance
Lee has led the loss prevention team at SFM Mutual Insurance—Minnesota's leading workers' compensation insurer—for ten years, developing best practices and loss prevention strategies. With over 30 years in big box retail leadership including Risk Management, Safety, Store Operations, and Internal Audit, he brings comprehensive safety expertise to SAFE-Bench's evaluation standards.
Jason Allen, MBA, CSP
Founder & CEO
Veltera Risk Advisors
Jason Allen brings extensive expertise in workplace safety and risk management as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). As Founder and CEO of Veltera Risk Advisors, he provides strategic guidance on AI safety evaluation methodologies and ensures SAFE-Bench testing aligns with industry best practices.
Jim Frederick
Senior Fellow & Principal
McElhattan Foundation & NexusHSE
Jim serves as Senior Fellow for the Ending Death on the Job Program at McElhattan Foundation, working toward the ambitious goal of ending workplace fatalities by 2050. As Principal at NexusHSE, he champions workplace safety and health initiatives for organizations worldwide, collaborating with proactive employers to implement and optimize safety systems that exceed intended impact.
Tim Rutkowski, GSP
EHS Professional & OSHA Outreach Instructor
Global Docking Industry Leader
Tim is an EHS professional with a decade of experience specializing in ergonomics and risk management. As an OSHA outreach instructor and Certified ISO EHS Manager, he brings practical expertise in workplace safety standards. A UW-Whitewater graduate with GSP designation, Tim is currently studying for his CSP exam and is a proud 9-year veteran.
Jamie Braat
Safety Coordinator
Perrigo Company plc
Jamie brings valuable experience in workplace safety coordination and compliance to the SAFE-Bench advisory board. With a focus on implementing practical safety solutions in complex operational environments, Jamie provides insights into real-world safety challenges and evaluation standards.
Lucian D'Arco
HSE Manager
Zauner Anlagentechnik GmbH
Lucian brings extensive HSE management experience from major industrial projects across Europe, including Tesla Giga Factory, Pfizer facilities, and hyperscale data centres. Based in Norway, his expertise spans project management, risk assessment, contractor HSE frameworks, and client relationship development. He provides valuable insights into large-scale industrial safety standards and international compliance requirements.
Anonymous OSHA Inspector
Industrial Safety and Health Inspector
State OSHA Program
This board member serves as an OSHA inspector, bringing frontline regulatory enforcement expertise to SAFE-Bench. Their experience conducting workplace inspections and ensuring compliance with federal and state safety regulations provides critical insights into real-world safety standards and practical application of safety protocols.