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2007 - 12/12/2007 - Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Tallulah, La., achieves U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognition for safety and health excellence |
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-07-1888-DAL Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: 214-767-4776, ext. 222 or 221 Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Tallulah, La., achieves U.S. Labor Department's OSHA recognition for safety and health excellence
TALLULAH, La. -- Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Tallulah has earned membership in the prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the "star," or highest, level. A recent recognition ceremony held at the company's facility on Port Road was attended by Bruce Stark, the VPP coordinator in OSHA's Baton Rouge, La., area office. "Northrop Grumman Ship Systems has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management," said OSHA Regional Administrator Dean W. McDaniel in Dallas. "This site's outstanding efforts include maintaining an injury and illness rate that is 20 percent below the national average for the industry." The Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Tallulah facility constructs structural metal parts and subassemblies for ships, using modern modular construction techniques. Eighty-six employees at the site produce finished assemblies that are sent to shipyards for final installation on seagoing vessels. More than 1,860 worksites nationwide have earned entry into OSHA's VPP. Requirements include a high degree of management support and employee involvement; a high-quality worksite hazard analysis; prevention and control programs; and comprehensive safety and health training for all employees. Each of these elements must be effective, in place and in operation for at least one year before a company can apply to join the VPP. 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. ###
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