WYETH RECOGNIZED BY U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT by Ken Mahoney

WYETH RECOGNIZED BY U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT by Ken Mahoney

One of Rockland’s largest employers has been recognized for going the extra mile in promoting jobsite safety. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals of Pearl River is now the 2,000th employer in the nation to be named part of the U.S. Labor Department’s Voluntary Protection Program. Labor reps say VPP is a merit-based program that honors companies where employees and management work together on a daily basis to minimize hazards and reduce the incidence of injury and illness. Wyeth Site Operations Vice President Mike McDermott credits the distinction to a two and half year effort focused on enhanced interoffice communications. That’s quite an undertaking considering the company employs over 3200 people. For tips on making your worksite safer visit www.osha.gov.