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2009 - 03/04/2009 - U. S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Simmons Manufacturing in Aurora, Colo., for excellence in occupational safety and health |
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Region 8 News Release: OSHA 09-205-DEN March 4, 2009 Contact: Jeremy Eggers Phone: 303-844-1299 U. S. Labor Department's OSHA recognizes Simmons Manufacturing in Aurora, Colo., for excellence in occupational safety and health
AURORA, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has designated Simmons Manufacturing in Aurora as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) merit site for achievements in occupational safety and health. The company, which manufactures mattresses and box springs, earned VPP recognition after implementing a comprehensive employee safety and health management system in accordance with VPP standards, which exceed minimum OSHA standards. "Denver is a hub for the mattress manufacturing industry, and we are very proud to recognize the men and women of Simmons Manufacturing for their industry-leading commitment to employee safety and health," said Greg Baxter, OSHA's regional administrator in Denver. Bob Glover, OSHA's assistant regional administrator in Denver, presented a VPP flag and plaque during a March 4 ceremony at the company's Aurora site. The VPP offers employers the opportunity to move beyond traditional safety programs by recognizing participants who successfully incorporate comprehensive safety and health programs into their total management systems. More than 2,160 worksites nationwide, representing more than 270 industries, have earned entry into OSHA's VPP. Requirements include a high degree of management commitment and employee involvement; a high-quality worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control program; 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 and illness rates 50 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics average for other companies in their respective industries. For more information about the VPP, call OSHA's regional VPP manager at 720-264-6555 or visit http://www.osha.gov/vpp. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote 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 upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL 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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