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February 26, 2018Rome, NY – Bartell Machinery Systems is proud to announce that it has been awarded STAR status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). This exclusive program status recognizes an organizations demonstrated application of efforts in the prevention and control of occupational safety and health hazards leading to industry best safety standards. Currently, there are only 2,195 facilities in the United States with this certification level and only 58 in New York State.
The VPP certification process consists of a collaborative effort with OSHA in which every aspect of the operation is reviewed and evaluated including
“This achievement has been a collaborative effort from all levels of the business. For the past three years, we have worked diligently to form a culture that ensures the safety of our employees is a priority. The dedication and commitment of each employee to not only their own safety but that of their coworkers makes achievements like this possible. “ states Environment, Health, Safety and Facilities Manager Mike Magnanti.
President Pat Morocco believes that “Achieving VPP STAR represents not only a significant accomplishment for our employees, it also reflects what we believe is an obligation of Bartell to uphold the highest EHS standards possible for our employees, their families, customers, and the local community. Just as Bartell is a pioneer in the innovative solutions we deliver to manufacturing industries, we must also be leading edge in the environmental, health, and safety of our associates and the products that we design, manufacture and sell throughout the world. We cannot be satisfied with just compliance, but rather we must continuously excel in all aspects of business performance. We recognize this achievement is a positive acknowledgment of our continued efforts to advance Bartell’s safety program and we look forward to a future of continued growth and improvement.”
About Bartell Machinery Systems
Bartell Machinery Systems is a global leader in providing highly-engineered industrial manufacturing equipment for the Tire & Rubber, Oil & Gas, and Wire & Cable industries. Bartell has delivered innovative solutions to leading manufacturers since 1940, with over 8,500 machines installed worldwide. Bartell is headquartered in Rome, NY with sales and service capability around the globe.
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