EnerSys INC. RECEIVES HIGHEST COMMENDATION LEVEL IN OSHAÂ’S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
EnerSys INC. RECEIVES HIGHEST COMMENDATION LEVEL IN OSHAÂ’S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(PRWEB) September 8, 2002
Hays, Kansas, September 2002 - EnerSys Inc., a world leader in providing stored DC power products, systems and services, has achieved STAR status from the Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationÂ’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at its Hays, Kansas facility. STAR status is the highest commendation given under the VPP for sustained excellence in all areas of safety and health management systems.
EnerSysÂ’ Hays plant is the first battery manufacturing site in the United States and the third facility in the state of Kansas to advance to STAR status. Currently, only one percent of American businesses have attained STAR status. OSHA first recognized the Hays facility for industry leading safety and health management systems in 1998 by awarding it MERIT status, which Hays maintained until the recent advance to STAR status.
The facility attained STAR status by going beyond OSHAÂ’s safety and health management standards, implementing cooperative programs between managers and employees to reduce accidents and eliminate safety hazards. These programs resulted in injury and illness rates lower than the industry average.
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The Hays plant manufactures large reserve power batteries for telecommunications, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and utility applications. EnerSys, which is headquartered in Reading, PA, has been a member of the Hays business community since 1989.
For more information, contact Richard Zuidema, Executive Vice President, EnerSys Inc., P. O. Box 14145, Reading, PA 19612-4145. Tel: 800/538-3627; Web site: www. enersysinc. com.
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EDITORÂ’S NOTE: EnerSys Inc. is a global leader in stored energy solutions, providing motive power and reserve power solutions to industrial users. The company maintains its worldwide corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company was formed through the acquisition of the Industrial Products Group of Yuasa Corp. by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and the management team of EnerSys Inc. in January of 2001. In March of 2002, EnerSys Inc. purchased the Hawker Energy Storage Products Group of Invensys plc., making the company the largest worldwide manufacturer of lead-acid batteries for reserve power and motive power applications.
The company maintains its leading position by providing customers with world-class products and services, achieved through total employee involvement, teamwork, and supplier partnerships. Exceeding customers' expectations and supplying the highest quality products and services are paramount at EnerSys, and ultimately help customers achieve their goals. This belief is the foundation that helps shape the companyÂ’s vision for progress. Visit www. enersysinc. com
