It certainly is refreshing to see employers earning safety rewards. That tells us something is working!
Michigan Employer Honored for Workplace Safety
“I am extremely proud of all of the TWB Company employees who have made our company as safe as it is today,” Roger Swanson, TWB Safety and Training Coordinator. “We went 352 days without a recordable injury in 2007-2008 and that is phenomenal for our work tasks.”
The TWB Company LLC, Monroe plant received the CET Bronze Award for an outstanding safety and health record from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG).
In addition to working with the MIOSHA CET Division over several years and TWB Company participated in MIOSHA’s “Take a Stand Day” in 2007 and 2008. They have an active safety committee and members are empowered to not only help identify hazards, but also find solutions to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. (workersxzcompxzkit)
The company completed the following criteria to receive the Bronze Award
1. Developed and implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system.
2. Established a safety and health committee, with both employee and management participation.
3. Developed an employee training system, with an emphasis on how to do the work in a safe and healthful manner.
4. Worked diligently to change their workplace culture to reflect the importance of worker safety.
Author: Robert Elliott, J.D.
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