Christian Krueger
About Christian Krueger
Christian Krueger is the Head of Occupational Safety and Health at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with extensive experience in health and safety management.
Title at thyssenkrupp
Christian Krueger holds the position of Head of Occupational Safety and Health at thyssenkrupp. Located in Essen, Germany, he plays a crucial role in managing and ensuring occupational safety and health standards across the organization.
Professional Experience at thyssenkrupp
Christian Krueger has a long-standing career at thyssenkrupp, with roles that include Senior Health & Safety Manager from 2010 to 2013 in Essen, Segmentkoordinator Arbeitsschutz/Risikomanagement from 2005 to 2009 in Bochum, and Sicherheitsfachkraft/Sicherheitsingenieur at thyssenkrupp Steel from 2000 to 2005 in Duisburg. These positions indicate a steady progression in responsibility and leadership within the company.
Early Career in Occupational Safety
Krueger began his career at Fried. Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp as a Referent in Essen from 1997 to 1998. He also worked at Pro Sicherheit, Beratungsgesellschaft für Rationalisierung und Sicherheit mbH in Ennepetal from 1992 to 1993, providing occupational safety consulting for a drop forge company.
Educational Background in Safety Engineering
Christian Krueger studied at Bergische Universität Wuppertal, where he pursued a degree in Arbeitssicherheit (occupational safety) and achieved the Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.) qualification. His studies spanned from 1987 to 1994, providing him with a solid foundation in safety engineering.
Achievements in Occupational Safety
Krueger's tenure saw significant contributions to occupational safety, including achieving an 80% reduction in accident frequency over six years. He successfully introduced and implemented cultural change projects in Occupational Safety and Health and established OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 management systems. His coordination of safety and health initiatives covered 70 global locations, demonstrating effective leadership in the field.