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2007 - 05/02/2007 - Entergy Operations Jonesboro Service Center in Hodge earns "Star" for safety and health from U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA |
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Region 2 News Release: OSHA-07-641-DAL April 23, 2007 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: (214) 767-4776, Ext. 222 or 221 Entergy Operations Jonesboro Service Center in Hodge earns "Star" for safety and health from U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
HODGE, La. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) welcomed the Entergy Operations Jonesboro Service Center in Hodge into the prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) at the highest, or "Star," level. A recognition ceremony was held at the company's facility on 5034 Highway 167. "The Entergy Operations Jonesboro Service Center has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management," said OSHA Acting Regional Administrator Frank Strasheim in Dallas, Texas. "The company's outstanding efforts include achieving an injury and illness rate that is 77 percent below the national average for the industry." The Entergy Operations Jonesboro Service Center distributes electricity for 14,435 customers located in Bienville, Jackson, Natchitoches, Vernon and Winn Parishes. The facility has 19 staff employees and one contract employee who construct and repair power lines, provide meter service and install street lights. More than 1,700 worksites in more than 270 industries 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. Companies in the VPP achieve average injury rates 50 percent lower than other companies in their respective industries. 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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