The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) recognized Wolverine Joining Technologies in Warwick for meeting the requirements of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). The SHARP award is presented to companies who demonstrate a history of lower average rates of workplace injury and illness than other companies in the nation. Wolverine Joining Technologies is one of only 12 companies in the state who currently hold this status.
Wolverine Joining Technologies injury rate is 3.9 compared to the national average of 7.5. Their illness/restricted duty rate is 2.7 compared to the national average of 4.5.
“We congratulate everyone at Wolverine Joining Technologies for earning this award,” said Director of Health David R. Gifford, MD, MPH. “For an employee health and safety program to be successful, there needs to be a commitment at every level of the organization. This commitment can help to prevent injuries, disabilities and even death.”
The company’s SHARP status is effective through February 2012. For more information about workplace safety or the SHARP award, visit http://www.health.ri.gov/awards/sharp/