Satellite Shelters, Inc. was recently awarded the “Gold Safety Award” by its insurance provider for their commitment to safety. The award recognizes companies that are top performers in the area of overall safety. The categories include: Developing a Proven Safety Program, Employee Safety Training, Internal Safety Analysis, Fleet and Driver Training, Lost Work Days, Workers’ Compensation Costs, and Total Number of Cases.
Satellite received their highest score ever in 2011 as a result of the efforts from the past 3 years. Their category included over 100 other companies. “At Satellite, safety is a top priority and this award helps reaffirm our dedication to ensuring safety for our employees, our customers, and our industry,” said Tom McMurdo, VP of Sales and Marketing.
In 2008, Satellite Shelters hired Alan Rupp as Operations and Safety Manager to head their safety efforts by developing a program that would raise safety awareness and support their corporate safety strategy. “Alan has been instrumental in developing a culture of safety within Satellite and this award is just further evidence of the impact he has had with our team,” said Chris Peterson, VP of Operations and Finance.
When asked what factors were the most critical in the overall success of the program, Alan stated, “The support of the entire team, from the executive level down to every branch in our system. They are the real reason behind our success. Without everyone buying in at every level, we would not have been able to drive these kinds of results.”
Satellite Shelters is very proud of their accomplishments and look forward to many more years at this level of dedication to safety. They are raising the bar for the modular industry as a leader in safety.
