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August 20, 2008
Kendallville Operations Recommended for VPP Star Status |
On August 15, 2008, the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) announced to Hendrickson personnel that the Truck Systems Group Kendallville Operations (Plants 1 & 3) are being recommended for certification as STAR sites in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). VPP is the most prestigious workplace safety and health recognition program in the U.S.
Mike Gaskill, Indiana VPP Manager, recognized the Kendallville management team and the Safety Committee for their commitment to safety. Kendallville was recognized for several "Areas of Excellence" including:
Employee Involvement
5S Program & Kaizen Events
Ergonomics
Industrial Hygiene
Industry Safe Management Information System
"We were extremely impressed with the overall professionalism and commitment to safety throughout your operation. Everyone we interacted with was truly engaged and put forth a true belief in the importance of safety," stated Jennifer Sawyer, VPP Assistant Team Leader for IOSHA.
"Everyone in the Kendallville Hendrickson organization should be extremely proud of this accomplishment. This certification now places Hendrickson Kendallville Operations within a very elite group, at the top one-half percent of all manufacturing facilities throughout Indiana," stated Mike Gaskill.
"The Safety Committee’s efforts during our pursuit of VPP have been remarkable. I am proud of their efforts and the efforts by all Kendallville personnel," remarked Tom Buchs, acting Plant Manager.
A formal presentation ceremony will be conducted in Kendallville once final approvals have been obtained from the Indiana OSHA Administrator. Congratulations to all Kendallville employees for their achievement.
Bill Linneweh
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Truck Systems Group
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