| www.OSHA.gov | |
|
OSHA News Release (Archived)
2007 - 04/23/2007 - Covanta Mid-Conn continues as workplace safety and health 'Star' |
OSHA News Release - (Archived) Table of Contents |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
|
Region 1 News Release: 07-574-BOS/BOS 2007-094 April 12, 2007 Contact: Ted Fitzgerald Phone: (617) 565-2074 Covanta Mid-Conn continues as workplace safety and health 'Star'
Hartford trash-to-energy plant recognized by U.S. Labor Department's OSHA HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Covanta Mid-Conn, Inc. trash-to-energy plant in Hartford has been renewed for an additional five years of participation at the "Star," or highest, level of the prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The VPP recognizes worksites committed to effective employee protection beyond the requirements of OSHA standards and encourages cooperative relationships among labor, management and government. The plant's renewal came after an OSHA team's on-site review of its safety and health programs, interviews with employees and a complete tour of the worksite. "Our review found the Hartford plant's safety and health program to be consistent with the high quality expected of VPP participants while its illness and injury rates remain well below the industry average," said Marthe Kent, OSHA's New England regional administrator. "Employees and management are to be commended for their ongoing joint effort to ensure the safety and health of employees at this site." The plant, which has 64 employees and first achieved "Star" status in February 2004, continues as one of an elite corps of more than 1,700 worksites in 270 industries nationwide that have earned entry into the VPP. Covanta's other VPP sites in Connecticut are Covanta Bristol in Bristol and Covanta SECONN in Preston. Through the VPP, employers and employees have experienced significant decreases in fatalities, injuries and illnesses; associated cost reductions including lowered workers' compensation expenses; positive changes in company culture and attitudes toward safety and health; and average injury rates at least 50 percent lower than other companies in their respective industries. The VPP is open to deserving employers in all industries. 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 program. More information is available from the VPP manager in OSHA's Boston Regional Office at (617) 565-9890. 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. ###
U.S. Labor Department 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. |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
|
OSHA News Release - (Archived) Table of Contents |
 Back to Top |
www.osha.gov | www.dol.gov |
Contact Us | Freedom of Information Act | Customer Survey Privacy and Security Statement | Disclaimers |
||
| Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 |
||
