Milliken Valve Receives OSHA’s Star Designation
Send Via E-MailBETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA - March 11, 2011 - WastewaterPR.com - OSHA’s “Star” designation recognizes employers and employees in private industry and federal agencies that have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below National Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized Milliken Valve, LLC., with its “Star” worksite designation, the highest honor in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
Located in the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Milliken Valve is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading North American provider of water infrastructure products and services.
OSHA’s “Star” designation recognizes employers and employees in private industry and federal agencies that have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below National Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries. Through the VPP, Milliken Valve and OSHA work cooperatively and proactively to prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities through hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training, management and worker involvement.
“We are honored to receive OSHA’s Start certification,” said Bob Jackson, president of Milliken Valve. “Focusing on creating and maintaining a safe environment is a priority. Our employees have embraced the program and collectively we have designed and implemented a safety program that has made Milliken a safer and better place to work.”
The company plans to hold a VPP ceremony on April 6, 2011 during which OSHA will present the “Star” award and flag to Milliken Valve.
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