Mohawk receives numerous company-wide safety awards for 2012 operations
Mohawk has announced that its Saybrook, Ohio converting and distribution center located in Ashtabula, Ohio, has logged nine years without a lost time injury. This significant accomplishment, achieved by approximately 125 employees clearly demonstrates Mohawk’s strong commitment to workplace safety.
The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiative that encourages private industries to prevent workplace injuries through hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, and training. VPP offers two levels of certification, with Star Certification being the highest level. Star Certification recognizes employers and employees for developing and implementing continuous improvement workplace safety management programs that result in injury/illness rates that are below the national averages for their industries.
In June, Mohawk was also recognized by the Pulp and Paper Safety Association (PPSA) for a number of safety awards for safe manufacturing operations throughout many of the company’s locations in 2012:
Mohawk continues to set industry leading standards for safe operations and is known throughout the paper manufacturing industry for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. Perhaps the most important impace of operational excellence is the safety of Mohawk's employees.
"At Mohawk, the most important impact of our focus on operational excellence is ensuring the safety of our employees. The recent safety milestone at our Saybrook Converting Center, and the safety awards we have received from the Pulp and Paper Safety Association are achievements we’re especially proud of. Every day our teams strive to achieve the safest possible work environment, and safety will always be a key focus area for Mohawk,” said Kevin P. Richard, Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Operating Officer, Mohawk.
Currently, Mohawk ranks second out of 46 companies for overall safety by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
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As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.
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