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OSHA News Release
2003 - 12/19/2003 - Eaton Corporation Earns Another "Star" From OSHA |
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Region 7 News Release: 03-955-KAN/KC-OSHA-33 Date: Fri. December 19, 2003 Contact: Norma Conrad Phone: (816)426-5491 Eaton Corporation Earns Another "Star" From OSHA
KEARNEY, Neb. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized Eaton Corporation of Kearney, Neb., for achieving nine years of excellence in worker health and safety. The company joins an elite corps of fewer than 150 businesses across the nation that have logged nine years or more in OSHA's prestigious Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), now in its 21st year. Eaton Corporation was approved for OSHA's "Star" program in April 1994. The plant employs 714 workers who manufacture engine valves and gears. In addition to an exemplary safety and health program, OSHA's review team found that the facility had a lost workday injury and illness rate 86 percent below the industry national average. "Eaton Corporation has exhibited excellence in effective safety and health management, worker training and involvement, and the application of appropriate resources into these areas," said OSHA Regional Administrator Charles E. Adkins, CIH. Adkins commended top-level management for its close participation in the company's safety and health program, saying it has been a key to its effectiveness. From coast to coast, there are approximately 1,000 work sites participating in VPP. VPP work places have shown that safety and health are effective investments. VPP sites experience fewer employee injuries and illnesses, reduced workers' compensation costs, improved productivity, improved employee morale, and recognition in the community. Existing programs are further improved through reviews that are part of the process. Information about the VPP application and approval process is available from the VPP manager in OSHA's Kansas City regional office at (816) 426-5861, or from the Voluntary Protection Program Participants' Association in Falls Church, Va. (703) 761-1146. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries and illnesses, and protecting America's workers. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life. For further information, visit www.osha.gov. # # #
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