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“RECOGNIZING SIX MILLION HOURS OF SAFETY” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E308 on March 5, 1998.
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RECOGNIZING SIX MILLION HOURS OF SAFETY
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HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM
of south carolina
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 5, 1998
Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to and congratulate United Defense's Ground Systems Division of Aiken, South Carolina for an unprecedented safety achievement.
On January 30, 1998, GSD-Aiken employees successfully completed six million hours without a lost-time accident. This remarkable feat is directly attributed to the employees of GSD-Aiken. To accomplish something of this magnitude, every single employee had to work to ensure the safety of others. It was through their hard work and commitment to each other, GSD-Aiken was able to achieve this rare milestone.
An exemplary record in safety is nothing new for GSD-Aiken. Since 1994, GSD-Aiken has been certified by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation as a Palmetto Star facility under the Department's Voluntary Protection Program. Through this program, GSD-
Aiken was notified of areas in need of improvement as well as confirming their accomplishments.
GSD-Aiken has set a standard in safety that all others should seek to emulate. Therefore, I take great pride in recognizing GSD-Aiken for this remarkable achievement.
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