Not long ago many manufacturing companies considered accidents and the resulting costs part of the expense of doing business. Today’s companies are creating better safety programs that benefit the financial health of the organization and significantly improve the protection provided to individuals on the job.

Robroy Industries, for instance, recognizes that its people must be partners in the effort of ensuring safety and health in the working environment. The company knows that making any change in the plant environment can be difficult. Part of that challenge lies in getting everyone from management to plant floor associates to fully participate. When it committed itself to creating an effective safety program for its plants, it knew that it had to involve every level of its team in the development and implementation. Because this effort was intended to protect people, it was named “The Shield Program.”

The Shield Program

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