November 3, 2004—The Occuptional Safety and Health Administration recently recognized three worksites for their superior safety and health management systems. Kiewit Construction Company in Omaha, Nebraska, earned membership in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs “Star” category for excellence in safety and health management during the construction of the Holland Performing Arts Center, a 175,000-square-foot concert and symphony hall. Georgia-Pacific, Kansas City Packaging (Missouri) also earned its VPP “Star” flag. The facility employs about 125 workers producing corrugated and solid fiber boxes. In addition, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was designated a VPP “Merit” site. Yellowstone has realized more than a 40 percent reduction in its accident rate since 1998 and is the first national park to receive OSHA’s VPP Merit award.
