Anthony Veltri

Anthony Veltri, EdD, CSHM is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Oregon State University's College of Health. His research focuses on strategic management and economic aspects of safety and environmental health within organizations, emphasizing the business case for sustainability and lean manufacturing safety integration. He currently heads the Environmental and Occupational Health Center and is affiliated with the Center for Global Health and School of Nutrition and Public Health.

Key research interests include financial justification of safety programs, green building cost modeling, and the interplay between lean practices and worker safety. Veltri has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed articles analyzing safety-strategy alignment in manufacturing sectors. He is actively involved in advising MPH students and has been featured in news discussions about corporate safety investments and business longevity.

His work bridges operational efficiency with worker health, exploring how safety investments correlate with organizational survival and profitability. Recent studies highlight tensions between cost-cutting and safety compliance in supply chains and SMEs.