American & Efird (A&E), Mount Holly, N.C., was recently named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today magazine.
The magazine, which serves environmental, health and safety management professionals in the manufacturing, construction and service sectors, named 16 companies to its 2013 list.
“Companies that are named to EHS Today’s America’s Safest Companies list understand the symbiotic relationship between safety and productivity, profits, morale and employee retention,” says Sandy Smith, editor-in-chief of EHS Today.
Each of the companies named to the 2013 list were recognized for demonstrating support from management and employee involvement for adherence to stringent safety standards; providing innovative solutions to safety challenges; reporting significantly lower injury and illness rates than the average rates for their respective industries; supporting comprehensive environmental, health and safety training programs; demonstrating that prevention is the cornerstone of the safety process; integrating safety into their corporate culture; and communicating the value of safety to employees and customers.
For more information, visit amefird.com. — L.M.
