Akron-based Myers Industries received an Inside Business Manny Award as a safety leader in the manufacturing industry.
The Manny Award recognizes manufacturers in Northeast Ohio that excel in areas such as product development, green initiatives and workplace environment. Myers was honored for its employee safety efforts.
“Personal safety has been and will continue to be a high-priority for all of the Myers facilities,” said president and CEO John Orr.
Myers said that, “strong management commitment and a clear vision for safety are the driving forces behind the company safety initiatives.” That commitment, Myers pointed out, led to a dramatic reduction in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defined recordable injuries between 2006 and 2012. The ultimate goal is zero recordable injuries, Myers said.