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INDUSTRY UPDATE
efficiency and safety services platform,” said CEO Mike Vea. “I’m confident that customers will find great value in the combination of our highly skilled safety and reliability specialists alongside a robust technology platform. We will also continue to seek add-on acquisi- tions of niche predictive maintenance and safety service providers.”
“I’m extremely proud of our ability to help clients improve their equipment asset life through our reliability consulting, predictive maintenance, and repair services on a truly global scale,” said Fran- kel. “I’m excited to partner with ACP and Lewellyn to expand our ability to help clients solve their reliability and safety needs.”
Awards & Recognition
■ Alaska Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Heidi Drygas recently renewed approval of BP Exploration Alas- ka’s Central Power Station for the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Voluntary Protection Program at the Star level.
“At CPS, employees believe in the power of a team to go above and beyond. Recertification of VPP is evidence of BP Exploration Alaska’s exemplary occupational safety and health program,” said BP Exploration Alaska Industrial Hygienist Beatrice Egbejimba. “The VPP program is an opportunity to partner with AKOSH while showcasing and enhancing our safety and health culture. VPP supports BP Exploration Alaska’s culture of caring and em- powers employees to share this culture with family and friends out- side of the workplace.”
CPS won’t be subject to random enforcement inspections for a period of five years. But enforcement regulations remain in effect, and cases of employee complaints, accident investigations, or other significant incidents will result in an enforcement inspection.
■ The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the state of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recently recog- nized Haws for its entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, which recognizes employers that have used OSHA’s on-site consultation program services and operate exem- plary safety and health programs.
“As a company who manufactures emergency response equip- ment for more than 60 years, safety is an essential part of our busi- ness. This attitude is reflected in not only the products that we sell, but also in how we operate day to day and in our company culture,” said Melanie Mayer, safety supervisor/ISO coordinator at Haws. “For us, safety is much more than a policy book; it’s a core value that we apply to all aspects of our business. We recognize that the health and safety of our employees is integral to our success, and receiving the SHARP award demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a comprehensive and proactive safety program. This is a significant achievement for our team.”
“We are thrilled that Haws Corporation has earned its first SHARP award,” said Todd Schultz, chief administrative officer for SCATS. “The company’s commitment to workplace safety is com- mendable and this new SHARP status shows a true dedication to keeping their employees safe and healthy at work.”
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