October 28, 2005—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently recognized Williams Advanced Materials, Inc., a Buffalo, New York-based precious metals refinery, as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) “Star” site.
OSHA praised Williams Advanced Materials for its outstanding safety and health management program, especially the use of digital photography as a training tool for employees. Digital photos are incorporated into written operating procedures to clearly illustrate processes and equipment for workers.
OSHA’s 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 a select group of facilities that have designed and implemented outstanding safety and health programs that stand well beyond minimum OSHA requirements.
