Southern Indiana Business Report
JASPER – The Indiana Department of Labor granted a three-year extension of the Star Certification of Jasper Engines & Transmissions’ Drivetrain Remanufacturing facility in Indiana’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). This remanufacturing facility, known as Power Drive, achieved Star Safety Certification in January 2018.
Created by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1982, VPP recognizes and promotes state safety and health management programs. All companies, regardless of size or business, can participate in VPP, where management and employees work together to create and maintain a healthy working environment.
“I want to thank the Associate-Owners, Leadership Team, and Executive Team,” said Jasper Engines & Transmissions Director of Safety Jason Pieper. “Earning and keeping Star Certification is where we want to be as a company in our continuing safety journey. Our Associate-Owners do a great job supporting and promoting our safety programs.”
“Congratulations to the Associate-Owners for once again achieving the VPP Star ranking at our Power Drive Facility,” said JASPER ® President Matt Weinzapfel. “The VPP award represents commitment and involvement to improve safety at every level of our manufacturing operation. This safety commitment is another reason why Jasper Engines & Transmissions is the Company of Choice for our Associate-Owners.”
JASPER’s three Indiana remanufacturing facilities are part of a group of 93 Indiana companies that have achieved VPP Certification. JASPER’s Crawford County remanufacturing facility in Leavenworth achieved VPP Star Safety Certification in August 2013. JASPER’s Wernsing Road remanufacturing facility and corporate headquarters became VPP Star Certified in April 2012.
According to OSHA, The Star Program is designed for exemplary worksites with comprehensive, successful safety and health management systems. Companies in
the Star Program have achieved injury and illness rates at or below the national average of their respective industries. These sites are self-sufficient in their ability to control workplace hazards.