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2004 - 10/25/2004 - Kiewit Construction Company-Holland Performing Arts Center Achieves OSHA Recognition

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Region 7 News Release:    OSHA/04-2104-KAN
Friday, October 25, 2004
Contact: Norma J. Conrad
Phone: 816-426-5491


Kiewit Construction Company-Holland Performing Arts Center
Achieves OSHA Recognition
Ceremony To Be Held October 28 in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Kiewit Construction Company-Holland Performing Arts Center has earned membership in the prestigious "Star" Voluntary Compliance Program of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A recognition ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28.

"The Kiewit Construction Company has exhibited excellence in effective safety and health management at its Holland Performing Arts Center construction project," said Kansas City OSHA Regional Administrator Charles E. Adkins, CIH. "Their outstanding efforts have included impressive jobsite housekeeping and fall protection programs."

The project employs 125 workers who are engaged in the construction of a 175,000 square foot concert/symphony hall. Companies that have been accepted into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) represent more than 200 industries.

The VPP recognizes and promotes effective workplace safety and health management. Companies in the Voluntary Protection Program achieve average injury rates 50 percent lower than other companies in their industry. From coast to coast, approximately 1,100 work sites participate in the program.

Information kits about the VPP application and approval process are available from the VPP Manager at the OSHA regional office in Kansas City, Mo., at (816) 426 5861.

The role of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.


Event: "Star" Voluntary Protection Program Ceremony
Presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Central Time
Location: Kiewit Construction Company-Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas
Omaha, NE 68102
Contact: Norma Conrad (816) 426-5491

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