As part of National Safety Month, we are proud to feature Anne Dempsey, EHS Manager at the Plug. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and Anne plays a key role in helping employees work safely while supporting efficiency across the company. Through her leadership, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement, Anne helps strengthen the culture that keeps our teams safe every day.
Supports Security Across the Plug
Anne works in Environmental, Health and Safety, supporting teams across Plugs around the world. His role focuses on helping employees do their jobs safely while supporting compliance, training, efficiency, and continuous improvement programs. He also supports major business initiatives, including ISO 14001 implementation, contractor management, third party management systems, and information security systems. What pleases him the most is that no two days are the same.
Finding a Home with Hydrogen
Before joining Plug, Anne worked in traditional manufacturing facilities. He was looking for an opportunity to be part of something that was growing and making a meaningful impact. The plug stands out because it combines safety, innovation, and energy conversion. The opportunity to help shape safety culture and standards in a developing industry was something he found very exciting.
Why the Plug Matters
For Anne, Plug is more than a workplace. He appreciates the shared sense of purpose that exists throughout the company and the strong team spirit within operations and EHS. He believes one of Plug's greatest strengths is the willingness of employees to talk, solve problems, and support each other. As a parent, he is also proud to work in an industry focused on clean energy and long-term sustainability for future generations.
Learning about High Pressure Conditions
One of the most unique aspects of working on hydrogen is that many of the systems and challenges are still new. Anne is involved in investigating and responding to complex situations where teams need to make important decisions under pressure. What stands out for him is seeing people from different departments come together to solve problems quickly and safely. That experience emphasized the importance of communication, cooperation, and trust.
Building a Strong Safety Culture
Anne believes that one of the biggest challenges in EHS is maintaining strong safety standards while supporting rapid growth in many areas. He learned that a culture of safety cannot be built on principles alone. It requires relationships, visibility, and listening to employees. Creating an environment where people feel comfortable talking before problems arise is something he sees as critical to success.
I'm Excited About The Future Of Hydrogen
What excites Anne most about hydrogen is its long-term potential. He believes that hydrogen can play a major role in supporting industries where traditional electrification may not always work. Working in an ever-evolving industry provides an opportunity to help shape both performance and safety with future best practices.
The Philosophy of Continuous Development
Anne tries to leave things better than she found them, be it at work, at home, or in her interactions with others. He believes that consistency, honesty, and the way people react during difficult situations are more important than qualifications or recognition. He also believes that learning never ends, no matter how much knowledge you have.
Life Without Work
Outside of the Plug, Anne enjoys spending time with her family and getting outside whenever possible. He loves to travel, be with friends, and learn new things. That curiosity and willingness to keep growing are qualities that serve him well in an industry where innovation and change are constant.
During National Safety Month, we are proud to recognize Anne Dempsey for her role in creating a safe workplace and supporting the Plug mission every day.