CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2015--
USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), a leading manufacturer and distributor of
high performance building materials, has been named by EHS Today as one
of its 2015 America’s Safest Companies. The award recognizes 16
companies who have demonstrated innovative solutions to safety
challenges, exhibited strong management support and employee engagement
programs, and achieved injury and illness rates lower than average for
their respective industries.
“We are proud to be recognized by EHS Today for our dedication to
creating the safest environment possible for our 9,000 employees around
the world,” said Brian Cook, Senior Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer at USG. “Safety is a core value of our
organization, and every employee is committed to working safely; every
minute, every task and every day.”
USG’s manufacturing facilities routinely operate at five to 20 times
better than industry safety norms. Twelve of the company’s 34 U.S.
manufacturing locations and three of its L&W Supply distribution
facilities have applied and qualified for the Operational Safety and
Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star
status. To attain the Star designation, USG employees and management
work with OSHA to implement safety and health programs and processes
that go beyond regulations to further protect employees and promote safe
operations.
“We developed and adhere to safety guidelines that exceed industry
standards and regulations,” said Paul Haney, Vice President, Global
Safety and Health and Employee Relations, and Chief Labor Counsel at
USG. “At USG, we strive to create an injury-free workplace and model
safe behaviors for our families, colleagues, customers and communities.”
Paul Haney and Justin Dugas, Director, Safety and Health at USG,
accepted the award on the company’s behalf at EHS Today’s Safety
Leadership Conference, which took place on Oct. 27, 2015 in Greenville,
S.C.
For more information about USG and its commitment to the highest safety
standards, visit usg.com.
About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative,
high-performance building systems through its United States Gypsum
Company, USG Interiors, LLC, and L&W Supply Corporation subsidiaries and
its USG Boral Building Products joint venture. Headquartered in Chicago,
USG worldwide operations serve the commercial, residential, and repair
and remodel construction markets, enabling our customers to build the
outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. USG wall, ceiling,
exterior sheathing, flooring underlayment and roofing systems provide
leading-edge building solutions, while L&W Supply branch locations
efficiently stock and deliver building materials throughout the United
States. USG Boral Building Products is a leading plasterboard & ceilings
joint venture across Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. USG and its
subsidiaries are proud sponsors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams
and the Canadian Olympic team. For additional information, visit usg.com.
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