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February 18, 2008 Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina is a National Safety Council The National Safety Council (NSC) announced today that Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has been honored with the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award for reporting injuries and illnesses that involved days away from work equal to or less than 50% of the BLS rate for their 6-digit NAICS code. Goodwill Industries' rate was less than 10% of the national average. This is the 2nd consecutive year Goodwill Industries has received this award, along with others. This award is a component of the National Safety Council’s member-exclusive Occupational Awards Program, created to recognize outstanding safety achievements among its members. As an award winner, Goodwill Industries has helped set the standard for what the National Safety Council considers to be “the best of the best” in safety and safety performance. In recognition of their successes, Goodwill is featured in the Nation Safety Council's "Member's Spotlight" this month. Congratulations to Safety Manager Bill Childs and his team at Goodwill and keep up the great efforts in making our world a safer place. For additional information on the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award and other member recognition programs, contact the National Safety Council’s Motivation and Recognition Department at 1-800-621-7615, ext. 2366. For 95 years, the National Safety Council has helped organizations develop, implement, and improve their safety and health programs. The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. Members of NSC include more than 51,300 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups, and individuals. Founded in 1913, and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the primary focus of the NSC is preventing injuries on highways and in homes, workplaces, and communities. For additional information about the National Safety Council, visit www.nsc.org. |
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