Williamson receives Navy Superior Civilian Service Award
By Susan Brink, NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville Public Affairs Specialist

On November 18, 2002, Commanding Officer (CO) Capt. Karl E. Yeakel, Naval Air (NAVAIR) Depot Jacksonville, presented the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award to Ms. Christine Williamson, Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Director.

Williamson was officially recognized for her leadership shown by the remarkable improvements achieved in the NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville SOH Program. Under Williamson’s leadership and management skills, the Depot has experienced remarkable improvements in its SOH Programs. The SOH office has undertaken Critical initiatives such as outgrowths of NAVSOH programs and the Process Review and Measurement System (PR&MS). Numerous programs were restructured and re-promulgated; new ergonomic efforts were initiated and some existing ones refined; along with recent program innovations and some rather unique outreach contributions. As such, FY01 achievements included total mishaps down 13 percent, lost workday mishaps down 4 percent, days lost to injuries down 14 percent, back injuries down 42 percent and days lost due to back injuries alone down 29 percent. Williamson’s professional skill and proactive and effective efforts have built consistency in the Depot’s SOH and Safety Programs and are widely recognized and admired throughout the NAVAIR Team. The SOH Team continues to promote sound safety principles throughout its entire program promoting a positive affect on the entire Depot team both on the ground and in the air.

Through Williamson’s exemplary organizational leadership and personnel management, ability to foster teamwork, loyalty, and a sense of purpose among subordinates enabled the Depot to obtain the FY01 SECNAV Award for Achievement in Safety Ashore and the 2001 NAVAIR and CNO Aviation Safety Awards.

Photo by Victor Pitts, NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville Public Affairs Specialist

Photo caption: Commanding Officer, Capt. Karl E. Yeakel presents Ms. Christine Williamson, Safety and Occupational Health Director, with the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.

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