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OSHA News Release
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Region 6
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-07-1339-DAL
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd
Phone: (214) 767-4776, Ext. 222 or 221
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently congratulated CFAN Co. for three years of participation in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) at the highest, or "star," level. OSHA recognized CFAN's achievement during a ceremony at the company's San Marcos facility, which produces composite blades for airplane engines.
"CFAN has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management," said Eric S. Harbin, director of OSHA's area office in Austin, Texas. "The facility's outstanding efforts include maintaining an injury and illness rate 81 percent below the national average for the industry."
CFAN Co. has 390 employees working at its San Marcos plant, along with 30 contract employees who perform maintenance, capital projects, and guard and janitorial services. The site is expanding with plans spanning the next few years for 110,000 more square feet and double the number of employees.
More than 1,790 worksites in more than 270 industries nationwide have earned entry into OSHA's VPP. Requirements include a high degree of management support and employee involvement; a high-quality worksite hazard analysis, prevention and control programs; and comprehensive safety and health training for all employees. Each of these elements must be effective, in place and in operation for at least one year before a company can apply to join the VPP. Companies in the VPP achieve average injury rates 50 percent lower than other companies in their respective industries.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7828 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd
Phone: (214) 767-4776, Ext. 222 or 221
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes CFAN Co. in San Marcos, Texas, for safety and health management
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently congratulated CFAN Co. for three years of participation in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) at the highest, or "star," level. OSHA recognized CFAN's achievement during a ceremony at the company's San Marcos facility, which produces composite blades for airplane engines.
"CFAN has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management," said Eric S. Harbin, director of OSHA's area office in Austin, Texas. "The facility's outstanding efforts include maintaining an injury and illness rate 81 percent below the national average for the industry."
CFAN Co. has 390 employees working at its San Marcos plant, along with 30 contract employees who perform maintenance, capital projects, and guard and janitorial services. The site is expanding with plans spanning the next few years for 110,000 more square feet and double the number of employees.
More than 1,790 worksites in more than 270 industries nationwide have earned entry into OSHA's VPP. Requirements include a high degree of management support and employee involvement; a high-quality worksite hazard analysis, prevention and control programs; and comprehensive safety and health training for all employees. Each of these elements must be effective, in place and in operation for at least one year before a company can apply to join the VPP. Companies in the VPP achieve average injury rates 50 percent lower than other companies in their respective industries.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7828 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.