Pfizer Global Manufacturing earns OSHA praise for safety and health efforts

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recognized the management and employees of Pfizer Global Manufacturing in Lincoln, Neb., for achievement in the company's employee safety and health program.

Pfizer Global Manufacturing has been recognized as a "Star" site, the highest level of recognition that OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs offers. The company, which produces vaccines for animal health and disease prevention, earned VPP Star recognition following a comprehensive onsite evaluation by a team of OSHA safety and health experts. The company employs about 500 workers at its Lincoln facility.

"From the top down, Pfizer Global Manufacturing has displayed outstanding effort in implementing a comprehensive safety and health management system," said Charles E. Adkins, OSHA's regional administrator in Kansas City, Mo. "The company is an exemplar of workplace safety."

OSHA's recognition programs include the VPP for employers and employees who have implemented exemplary workplace safety and health management systems. Management, labor and OSHA work cooperatively and proactively to prevent injuries, illnesses and workplace hazards. As part of attaining VPP status, employers must demonstrate management commitment to the safety and health of their employees, and actively involve employees in the safety and health management system.