Glastender Inc.

Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their

Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
Contact: Andrea Miller 517-373-9280
Agency: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs


June 23, 2014 - Glastender Inc., recently received renewal of its prestigious Michigan Safety and
Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP) Award certification from the Michigan
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA established the MSHARP
Award to recognize employers that have achieved workplace safety and health excellence far
beyond their peers. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

"Glastender is to be commended for its exemplary commitment to workplace safety and health. They
have created a culture where protecting workers is a top priority," said MIOSHA Director Martha
Yoder. "This company has been a MSHARP site since 2011 and recognizes that a safe workplace
provides the foundation for a productive workplace."

MSHARP targets small manufacturers to help them develop, implement, and continuously improve
the effectiveness of their workplace safety and health management system. MSHARP provides an
incentive for employers to emphasize accident and illness prevention by anticipating problems,
rather than simply reacting to them.

The MIOSHA Onsite Consultation Program within the Consultation Education and Training (CET)
Division operates the MSHARP Program. Onsite consultants work with employers to help them
become self-sufficient in managing occupational safety and health. MSHARP worksites earn an
exemption from "programmed" MIOSHA inspections on a yearly basis. The MIOSHA review team
consisted of Bob Dayringer, CET Senior Onsite Industrial Hygienist, and Bill Shane, CET Senior
Onsite Safety Consultant. The site manufactures glass washing equipment and restaurant/bar steel
cabinets. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for Glastender is
332322.

"MSHARP requires a comprehensive consultation visit, and the correction of all serious workplace
safety and health hazards," said Yoder. "Glastender has developed a safety and health system that
provides first-rate protection for their workers."

The facility has an excellent system in place, which incorporates each of the seven required
elements: Hazard Anticipation and Detection; Hazard Prevention and Control; Planning and
Evaluation; Administration and Supervision; Safety and Health Training; Management Leadership;
and Employee Participation.

Some of Glastenders new improvements include:
Employees involvement improved as production employees are included in a review of their
work instructions and personal protection equipment (PPE) risk assessments.
All mandated safety and health programs are reviewed annually.
Setting a numerical goal for submission of safety action items (these items are designed to
report to management with suggestions for safety and health improvement).
Incentive programs now include excellent methods of reinforcing positive employee safety
and health actions.
For more information on Glastender Inc., please visit www.glastender.com.
For more information about MIOSHA, please visit www.michigan.gov/miosha
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