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E M E R S O N S TAR S AF E T Y
AWAR D P R O G R AM 2 0 1 4
The Emerson STAR Safety Award Program recognizes
those locations that have achieved working one to five
years, according to their man-hour category requirements,
with no more than one lost time/restricted case with a total
of no more than three total recordables.
All locations meeting the award criteria for the first time will
receive the Perpetual Safety Award with a faceplate
indicating the year of the achievement. For each
subsequent year that a location meets the award criteria, a
faceplate with the year is awarded. In addition, a qualifying
location is eligible for the Emerson STAR Award.
ONE STAR AWARD will be given for each man-hour
category. The award will be presented to the location
by the Emerson Safety & Health Department along
with the Business Unit.
To qualify for a Perpetual Award a location must meet the
following criteria in its respective man-hour category
1100,000
EMERSON INDUSTRIAL
A U T O M AT I O N C L E V E L A N D O H I O
Qualify the first year with zero recordables
Accumulate no more than one lost-time/restricted case with a
total of no more than three recordables for the first year plus the
next four years for a total of five years
100,001 –
300,000
A P P L E T O N G R O U P – AT X
AM IENS FRANCE
Qualify the first year with zero lost-time/restricted case and
one recordable accident
Accumulate no more than one lost time/restricted case with
a total of no more than three recordables for the first year
plus the next two years for a total of three years
300,001 –
1,000,000
R E G U L AT O R T E C H N O L O G I E S
ELK RIVER
Accumulate no more than one lost-time/restricted case with a
total of no more than three recordables for the current year
1,000,000
EMERSON PROCESS
M A N A G E M E N T C H E N N A I LT D
F I S H E R V A LV E S
Accumulate no more than one lost-time/restricted case with a
total of no more than three recordables for the current year
EMERSON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
CLEVELAND OHIO
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Emerson Industrial Automation, Cleveland Ohio Automation Center was
commissioned in 1996, building integrated AC and DC Drive Systems for
the industrial market.
In 2010, the Cleveland Automation Center expanded its operations to
include larger, more complex automation systems and moved to its existing
location in Valley View, Ohio. The move to the new facility opened a new
chapter in the implementation of a comprehensive safety program. As the
new building was planned, safety systems and policies were improved
and/or implemented to ensure a safe working environment and to foster a
safety culture.
Under the direction of our business unit Health and Safety Director, all
aspects of the manufacturing process were reviewed and modified based
on job assessments. The assessments review each role and the
requirements to perform the job safely. This drove the implementation of
proper Personal Protective Equipment procedures and equipment
throughout the facility. For example, metal working and drilling practices
were modified and PPE requirements were reviewed. An Arc Flash incident
energy study was conducted and the proper gear was implemented for
testing and verification of product. Test floor employees were given new
power-on procedures to ensure the safety of the test technician and other
Manhour Category: 1-100,000
employees.
In addition, emergency response drills and a first responder team were
implemented. Evacuation paths, emergency lighting and communications
to local emergency services were improved. A safety committee was
created and safety audits began, encouraging employee involvement in the
safety process and culture. Local programs for safety shoes and safety
glasses were implemented. All new warehouse racking was installed to
ensure proper rack interlocking and guarding.
Continuous employee safety training is also a part of the automation
centers culture. The Automation Center has implemented weekly Toolbox
safety meetings, quarterly departmental safety training, and ongoing online training specific to the employee’s role.
Emerson Industrial Automation, Cleveland Ohio Automation Center
continues to foster a safety culture and improve workplace safety with the
overall goal of providing a safe work environment for all employees.
APPLETON GROUP - ATX
AMIENS FRANCE
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Appleton Group is a global manufacturer of industrial electrical products
for explosion proof, hazardous and ordinary location environments with
some of the most well known brands in the industry, including Appleton,
ATX, EasyHeat, Nelson, O-Z/Gedney, SOLA/Hevi-Duty. Over 100 years
of combined market leadership with more than 24,000 products and
Industry-leading enclosures, controls, receptacles and other equipment
for hazardous locations.
Safety is important to Appleton Group as we believe that our people are
our greatest resource. Accidents cause human suffering, property
damage, reduced efficiency, and morale problems. Accidents decrease
Company profits directly through increased medical, compensation and
insurance costs, and indirectly through lost productivity and
absenteeism. Management has to provide equipment that meet
appropriate safety standards. Our goals are to have every employee
actively support our safety efforts, comply with all established rules and
procedures, participate in safety-related activities and programs.
Since July 2008, the facility has implemented more than 500 actions in
Manhour Category: 100,001-300,000
order to prevent accidents and lost time. The HSE Committee has
mandatory quarterly meetings with management. Supervisors have
daily round tour factory trip and communication with employees on
Safety. Site regularly implements Safety & Health assessment.
Last October 2014, employees celebrated six years safety at Samara, a
Mecca of Prehistory in France. It was created by the General Council of
the Somme, around prehistoric remains unearthed during excavations in
the heart of the Valley of the Somme known to have played a key role in
the birth of prehistory as an object of scientific study. The park offers all
visitors a place to discover gestures and techniques of our prehistoric
ancestors, such as Appleton Group – ATX offers its customers
techniques by using safety gestures.
REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES
ELK RIVER
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At Tescom we specialize in high pressure gas regulators and are part of
the Regulator Technologies Division within Emerson Process
Management. We’ve been in business since 1916 and were acquired by
Emerson in 2005. Our design and manufacturing facility in Elk River, MN
specializes in engineered solutions for standard and custom pressure
regulators, valves, manifolds, and systems for a wide array of industrial
markets in addition to semiconductor industries. We currently utilize many
manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, Metal Finishing,
Assembly/Test, Laser Marking, and much more.
our Central Health and Safety Committee which consists of eight safety sub
committees: 1) Audits and Inspection, 2) Housekeeping, 3) Rules &
Procedures, 4) Training, 5) Ergonomics, 6) Fire & Emergency, 7) Incident
Investigation, 8) Pressurized Systems. Each team is a combination of
production, lab, office, and management employees. The teams are lead
by a member of the site leadership. These teams work together and
execute all of our safety & health goals and objectives. A special note of
appreciation goes out to all the Team members for their commitment to
work in a safe manner for themselves and for their co workers.
Safety is a core business value and we’re committed to providing a safe
work environment. Providing a safe work environment protects our most
valuable asset, the employee, from injury and illness. We believe industrial
injuries and illnesses and property loss through incidents are needless,
costly and most importantly…preventable. All business activities are
conducted in a manner that protects the health and safety of our
employees.
Susan Hughes, VP & General Manager states: “We believe that fostering a
safe environment stems from the proactive involvement of all of our
employees. We have a number of different safety teams that focus on
different aspects of safety from ergonomics to incident investigation. These
teams are just one aspect of how we pursue improvement opportunities.
There is nothing more important than providing a safe environment. Our
employees and their families count on it.”
In the past 3 years, we have had only three OSHA recordable incidents.
During that time, we went nearly 900 days without a loss time injury. We
have dedicated significant amount of resources to providing safe working
conditions for all employees. Many of our resources take an active role with
We continue to strive for an injury free workplace with the active
involvement of all employees at the site and constantly pursue continuous
improvement towards our Safety Journey. At the end of the day, we want
everyone to go home to their families the same way they came to work.
Manhour Category: 300,001-1,000,000
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
CHENNAI LIMITED
FISHER VALVES
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Fisher commenced manufacturing in India in 1995 as part of a
joint venture with the Sanmar group and became fully owned by
Emerson in 2011. The organization since then has evolved to
become an important location for the global Fisher manufacturing.
It witnessed a sales of $35M in 2014 representing a CAGR of 11%
from 2011.
A brief on the plant’s safety history is as follows: In the first year,
the site was audited by FM global and rated “C”. The site worked
meticulously to implement the recommendations and upgraded
the rating to “B+”. In the second year during the Environmental
audit, the site scored a good score, subsequently followed by
successful instances of corporate safety audit in July 2014 and
OPEX audit in October 2014. It is notable that the site scored
outstanding ratings in both the audits. In the 2012-2014 periods,
TRR reduced from 2.63 to .38 primarily owing to total employee
involvement and continued commitment from the top
management. The facility continues to implement plant wide
improvements, focusing upon safety and productivity.
Manhour Category: 1,000,000
We take this opportunity to thank the evaluating team for
recognizing and motivating us through this award. The recognition
will boost the site’s morale and will propel the site to work even
harder to inject this even deeper into its culture and work habits.