Workplace Safety Press Releases

U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Recognizes General Electric Environmental Services Facility in Lee's Summit, Missouri, for Safety and Health Excellence—04/11/2008

The General Electric Environmental Services facility in Lee's Summit, Mo., has earned membership at the “star,” or highest, level of the prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

General Electric Environmental Services' 52 employees produce waterproof, breathable laminates and filtration material. A VPP recognition ceremony was held April 10 at the facility.

“General Electric Environmental Services has exhibited excellence in safety and health management,” said Charles E. Adkins, CIH, OSHA's regional administrator in Kansas City. “Its outstanding efforts have included management commitment to safety and health, and employee involvement in safety and health programs.”

Occupational Safety and Health Administration."U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes General Electric Environmental Services facility in Lee's Summit, Mo., for safety and health excellence." [http://osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=15076]. 04/11/2008.