Harford County Company Recognized by DLLR

BALTIMORE (11-29-07) - Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Secretary Thomas E. Perez applauded a Harford County Company, recognized for its exemplary safety program. Energy Recovery Operations, Inc. was acknowledged for its efforts Thursday, November 29, 2007 when Commissioner of Labor and Industry Ron DeJuliis presented the SHARP award to the company's General Manager Jeffrey Poulton.

"A commitment to safety not only insures a safe work site but encourages those that come in contact with them to also take on the challenge of a safe and healthy work site," said Commissioner DeJuliis. "A commitment by both management and workers to safety sets a standard that everyone can be proud of."

SHARP stands for Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program and, is an achievement recognition program of the OSHA consultation services which recognizes small employers who operate, at a particular worksite, an exemplary program that results in the immediate and long term prevention of job related injuries and illnesses. SHARP sites have injury and illness rates below (better than) the industry average.

Maryland's SHARP assistance and evaluation process is handled by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Consultation Program.

SHARP site candidates undergo a safety and health hazard evaluation by MOSH consultants, correct any identified hazards, and implement an effective safety and health management system.

Elements of an effective safety and health management system include:

• Management leadership and employee participation
• Workplace analysis
• Hazard prevention and control
• Safety and health training

Energy Recovery Operations, Inc. operates the Harford County Resource Recovery Facility on behalf of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority and Harford County, Maryland.

Updated July 30, 2009