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Boise Converting achieves Star Status for Voluntary Protection Program
Plant Manager Rick Grant welcomed dignitaries, visitors and employees to the program celebrating this achievement. Reaching VPP Star Status is a coveted goal and required close teamwork and cooperation among hourly employees, Boise management and OSHA. Management acknowledges the support of Local Union 361, President Larry Sullivan and Vice President Glen Caten in reaching this stellar achievement. Robert Vazzi, assistant area director for OSHA, called VPP status "…one of OSHA's prime targets." He told employees that theirs is now among the "elite of safety programs." Boise Converting is one of only 30 such sites in the state of Alabama. Vazzi explained that this site will be recognized by other companies who are working toward VPP status. The best practices used at the Boise site will be shared with other companies working toward this goal. Vazzi continued that it was a pleasure to attend such a function as VPP Star Status because much of the time he is involved in enforcement, and "…it is nice to see good things happening." Miles Hewitt, corporate senior vice president, told employees that VPP certification required a lot from the people in the work force and also leadership from people willing to work toward safety. He told employees that when "…we (corporate headquarters) look at where we want to invest in our company, we look for employees who are committed and we have a high level of confidence in VPP Status achievement. You have done a lot here today to secure your future from a safety perspective and also from an economic perspective." Ed Bahr, Jackson safety director, stated that the key to safety is quick follow-up. "Safety is family," he said. "We work safe so we can go home safely to our families." Elizabeth Hargrove, Converting superintendent said to her fellow employees, "Y'all are examples of what Boise should be."
Members of the Converting VPP Team are Thomas Stitcher, Edna Parnell and Nicole Cox.
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