Enrollment is open for The GEAPS Safety Awards Program, designed to honor facilities that go an entire year without a work-related lost time injury or illness.
Keeping employees and facilities safe is no small feat. It requires a dedicated effort, a skilled workforce, and a thorough understanding of safety protocols to maintain a secure, accident-free environment. The GEAPS Safety Awards Program provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize those who have achieved outstanding safety milestones.
This prestigious recognition is given to facilities that meet the highest standards for safety, with the Elite Tier Safety Award reserved for those that have had no recordable workplace injuries or illnesses over the course of a year.
Benefits of participation
Facilities that successfully complete the Safety Awards Program receive several benefits. Each participating facility is awarded a plaque that commemorates their safety achievement. In addition, these facilities are listed on the GEAPS website and recognized in In-Grain, GEAPS’ member newsletter.
The results of the Safety Awards Program are announced annually at the GEAPS Exchange event. The winners of the 2023 program will be recognized at this year’s Exchange.
These accolades serve as a testament to the dedication involved in maintaining a safe workplace and provide public recognition for those who prioritize safety in the grain industry.
How to apply
The program is open to a wide range of professionals in the grain industry, including those employed at grain storage facilities, are engineers, equipment suppliers, millwrights or hold other roles within the sector.
Interested facilities can download an application form and submit it via email to Deb Most, GEAPS’ membership and chapter services manager. If your facility has previously enrolled, contact Most for information on online enrollment options.
To complete the program, facilities must submit their OSHA forms at the end of the calendar year. For non-U.S. facilities, there is a specific reporting form available to ensure participation across all locations.
2023 safety awards winners
In the 2022 program, 352 facilities enrolled, with 269 achieving success by going an entire year without any lost-time injuries or illnesses. Among the top facilities, the following were recognized for their exceptional safety records:
Top facilities by cumulative hours:
- Cargill Inc. Albion, NE – 1,208,431 hours
- Cargill Inc. Edmonton, AB – 1,102,822 hours
- Cargill Inc. Salina, KS – 1,091,348 hours
- Cargill Inc. Sarnia, ON – 962,389 hours
- Cargill Inc. Shelton, NE – 921,838 hours
Top facilities by cumulative years:
- Cargill Inc. Tipton, IN – 37 years
- Cargill Inc. Cheyenne Wells, CO – 27 years
- Cargill Inc. Linden, IN – 25 years
- Cargill Inc. Portage, IN – 23 years
- Cargill Inc. Hutchinson, KS, Lacon, IL, and Spring Valley, IL – 22 years
These facilities have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and are excellent examples for others in the industry to follow. For more information about the GEAPS Safety Awards Program and other programs like the Safety Star Program, contact Deb Most.
