OmniSource's star performance.The OmniSource ferrous ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron in the +2 valence state. Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which scrap yard scrap yard n → depósito de chatarra; (for cars) → cementerio de coches scrap yard n → parc m à ferrailles; ( in Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, city (1990 pop. 173,072), seat of Allen co., NE Ind., where the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers join to form the Maumee River; inc. 1840. It is the second largest city in the state, a major railroad and shipping point, a wholesale and distribution hub, , Ind., has been awarded the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP VPP Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA) VPP Velocity Prediction Program (to predict sail boat performance) VPP Virtual Presence Protocol VPP Volts Peak to Peak VPP Virtual Presence Post ) Star Award from the Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. ). OmniSource received the Star Award from the state of Indiana's Commissioner of Labor for exhibiting exemplary occupational safety and health management. This is the first time a Star Award went to a ferrous scrap yard; however, it's not the first time OmniSource was recognized. One of the company's nonferrous scrap yards was previously recognized. A total of 1,160 companies are currently VPP companies. The Voluntary Protection Programs promote effective worksite safety and health programs. Through the VPP, management, labor and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented comprehensive safety and health management systems. Approval into the VPP is OSHA's official recognition of employer and employee efforts to achieve exemplary occupational safety and health programs in the workplace. |
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