November 14, 2005—Several facilities were recognized recently by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program for their outstanding health and safety record. Among those highlighted by OSHA are:
- Omaha Steaks International, Inc., of Omaha, NE, was recognized as a VPP “Merit” site, with praise for its management’s commitment to safety and health and for its employee involvement in safety and health programs.
- Honeywell Hardware Product Group of Roanoke, TX, was awarded a VPP “Star.” The company was praised for maintaining an injury and illness rate 56 percent below the national average for its industry.
- Calpine Dighton Power in North Dighton, MA, also earned the “Star” award for its outstanding safety and health management program.
- The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health program awarded its own VPP “Star” designation to Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Advanced Technologies Laboratories of Linthicum, MD. The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation praised the facility for its outstanding safety and health management system. The Advanced Technologies Laboratories is a research and manufacturing facility for ground and airborne-based radar systems, communications equipment, and intelligence devices.
The VPP is an employee-driven, management-led commitment to safety and health aimed at reducing accident rates and maintaining high standards of safety performance. The members represent facilities that have designed and implemented outstanding safety and health programs that stand well beyond minimum OSHA requirements.
