Pilot Chemical Company Uses Branded Playing Cards to Promote Safety

When it comes to creating a culture of safety, Pilot Chemical Company in Cincinnati is “all in.”  

At the start of every internal meeting with at least four people, a Pilot employee reads a safety message from a deck of customized playing cards.

“It’s a creative way to be mindful that safety is everyone’s priority,” said Jason Denlinger, corporate EHS manager for Pilot Chemical. “Before we introduced the cards, safety moments were not always being shared at meetings. Now it’s just a part of our routine; someone even shuffles and cuts the deck before we get started.” 

Fifty-two unique safety messages are printed on the Pilot-branded playing cards to serve as important reminders.

Pilot Chemical created the cards in 2016 after receiving its certification under the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care program. The cards were relaunched in 2018 to educate employees about cyber security initiatives and the ISO 9001:2015 certification.