Achieving excellence in plant safety takes more than posting caution signs or a once-a-year training session. Successful companies today are building safety into every aspect of their operations—and they’re doing so from the top executives on down the line. 
 
Of course, this comprehensive approach to safety requires more energy and planning than before. However, the results in terms of improvements in recordable injury rates, employee morale and regulatory compliance are significant and far-reaching. A handful of companies are doing so well at improving safety performance that outside organizations have singled them out for praise. 
 
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