Massachusetts Raytheon Facility Renamed “Star” Site Under OSHA’s VPP
The location’s status was renewed following an evaluation earlier this year.
- By Alex Saurman
- Jun 15, 2023
Raytheon Company is once again begin recognized for its health and safety work at one Massachusetts site.
According to a press release, the Raytheon product testing and design center in Tewksbury, Massachusetts—about 25 miles north of Boston—was given a “star” status under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) following an evaluation in January of this year.
"Raytheon's Tewksbury, Massachusetts, facility continues to maintain a high level of workplace safety and health," said OSHA Regional Administrator Galen Blanton in Boston in the news release.
Roughly 3,200 people work at this facility, which received its first “star” designation in 2010.
"The site focuses on educating and training employees on ergonomics and the identification and use of furniture, devices and equipment to minimize ergonomic risks. Management and the site's craft union regularly collaborate on health and safety activities and improvements,” Blanton continued.
The status is the highest level of recognition under the VPP. To be considered for the program, employers must apply and “undergo a rigorous onsite evaluation by a team of safety and health professionals,” per the website.
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About the Author
Alex Saurman is a former Content Editor for Occupational Health & Safety,who has since joined OH&S’s client services team. She continues to work closely with OH&S’s editorial team and contributes to the magazine.