About Charlie Morecraft
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In 1980, Charlie Morecraft was an employee at Exxon Corporation, living the everyday life of a seasoned blue-collar worker. With over 15 years of refinery experience, he knew the rules and safety regulations—but also knew the shortcuts. Confident nothing could go wrong, Charlie’s world was forever changed by a catastrophic explosion that left him with burns covering more than 50% of his body.
Through his powerful story, Charlie conveys one unforgettable truth: Each of us is responsible for our own safety, both on the job and in daily life.
Charlie’s unforgettable presentation transforms safety from a routine obligation into a personal priority—one that saves lives both at work and at home.
This presentation will transform the way someone views safety—once and for all. It encourages accountability and responsibility in daily actions, while inspiring meaningful self-reflection on personal safety practices and attitudes.
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His choice to take shortcuts with safety protocols resulted in severe injuries, leaving him with over 50% of his body burned. He endured a grueling five-year recovery in the hospital, coupled with the heart-wrenching loss of his family and cherished possessions. “Remember Charlie” isn’t just a name; it’s a powerful call to action. It connects with people through straightforward language like, “Accidents don’t happen to me; accidents happen to someone else.” As Charlie shares his story, he emphasizes the critical message of adhering to safety procedures, holding the audience’s attention.
Remember Charlie
“Remember Charlie” serves as a wake-up call for everyone, underscoring the substantial costs of accidents, not only for individuals but also for their families. Many rarely confront the actual consequences of neglecting safety practices. When you and your employees “Remember Charlie,” it acts as a constant reminder to follow safety procedures.
Charlie is an engaging speaker who establishes a connection with his audience through his personal story, highlighting the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and safety. While standard training sessions, videos, and seminars teach you how to follow safety procedures, Charlie Morecraft explains why it’s absolutely vital. Additionally, “Remember Charlie” is available in multiple languages with English subtitles available upon request.
Reducing accidents by an impressive 85%!
His primary messages are “Safety is about going home at the end of the day, kissing your wife and hugging your kids”, and “We are each responsible for our own safety”.
They aren’t new messages, but Charlie gives us a powerful new way of looking at them.
Charlie Morecraft is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary story that Saves Lives!
Most people have the same attitude about safety that Charlie Morecraft had for a decade and a half while working at a refinery.
Having been critically injured in an explosion that burned over 45% of his body, Charlie Morecraft conveys, in the most penetrating way, the lesson he so painfully learned. Seldom, are people confronted by the real consequences of an abuse in safety practices.
Anyone who hears Charlie’s story will be deeply moved and motivated to never again take safety for granted.
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Charlie’s safety presentation outcome, the “wake-up call”, shakes people out of complacency and taking responsibilities for granted. His message alters people’s attitudes toward safety, their consciousness is raised to a new level.
Charlie highlights the devastating consequences of taking shortcuts in the workplace.
Charlie drives home the devastating impact that workplace shortcuts can have. His primary messages are “Safety is about going home at the end of the day, kissing your wife and hugging your kids”, and “We are each responsible for our own safety”.