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2008 - 03/05/2008 - Tiverton Power earns 'star' renewal in U.S. Labor Department OSHA's renowned Voluntary Protection Programs |
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Region 1 News Release: 08-246-BOS /BOS 2008-063 Wed., March 5, 2008 Contact: Ted Fitzgerald Phone: 617-565-2074 Tiverton Power earns 'star' renewal in U.S. Labor Department OSHA's renowned Voluntary Protection Programs
TIVERTON, R.I. -- The Tiverton Power electric generation plant in Tiverton has been recertified for an additional five-year membership at the "star," or highest, level of the prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Tiverton plant, which has 18 employees, first achieved star status in May 2005. Its renewal came after an OSHA team's onsite review, which included interviews with employees and a complete tour of the worksite, found the facility's safety and health programs consistent with the high quality expected of VPP participants. "Employees and management at Tiverton Power are to be congratulated on their effective and ongoing commitment to workplace safety and health," said Marthe Kent, OSHA's regional administrator for New England. "In addition to a high-quality safety and health program that actively utilizes employee training, their joint efforts have resulted in no recordable injuries or illnesses at the plant in more than three years." Tiverton Power is one of more than 1,920 worksites in 270 industries nationwide that have earned entry into the VPP, including three others in Rhode Island: the Pawtucket Post Office; WJAR -TV 10, Cranston; and Modine Manufacturing, West Kingston. The VPP is open to deserving employers in any industry. Through the VPP, employers and employees have experienced significant decreases in fatalities, injuries and illnesses; associated cost reductions including lowered workers' compensation expenses; positive changes in company culture and attitudes toward safety and health; and average injury rates 50 percent lower than other companies in their respective industries. More information is available from the VPP manager in OSHA's Boston Regional Office at 617-565-9890. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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