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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-05-1040-DAL Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: (214) 767-4776, ext. 222 or 221 GRACE Davison Achieves OSHA Recognition
Ceremony Held Today in Sulphur SULPHUR, La. -- GRACE Davison, Sulphur, La., has earned membership in the prestigious "Star" Voluntary Protection Program of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A recognition ceremony was held today at the company's office on 1800 Davison Road in Sulphur. "GRACE Davison has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management," said OSHA Regional Administrator John Miles in Dallas. "Their outstanding efforts include maintaining an injury and illness rate 79 percent below the national average for their industry." GRACE Davison manufactures silica and alumina-based catalysts used primarily used in the refining industry during hydroprocessing and cracking of crude oil to produce gasoline and diesel fuel. The company employs about 435 permanent and contract workers on site. The Voluntary Protection Programs recognize and promote effective workplace safety and health management. About 1,300 work sites throughout the U.S have earned OSHA's highest recognition as participants in the VPP. More than 280 industries are represented within the programs. VPP participants typically achieve injury and illness rates more than 50 percent below their respective industry's average rates. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. The role of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. # # #
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