January 22, 2004
Cameron Glass, Inc. Receives Two-Year SHARP Certification
Cameron Glass, Inc., a glass fabricator located in Broken Arrow for 26 years, received the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Certification from the Department of Labor on Thursday, January 22. In attendance were Cameron Glass employees as well as Broken Arrow Mayor Richard Carter; Department of Labor Director, OSHA Consultation Division Diana Jones, OSHA Consultants Bill Ward and Fred Razook; and Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce representatives Linda Hensley and Sandy Cagle.
Diana Jones, speaking on behalf of Brenda Reneau Wynn, Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, stated that reaching SHARP certification is not an easy task. There are only 33 SHARP workplaces in Oklahoma, and less than 600 nationwide. Cameron Glass received this recognition due to the dedication and commitment of the company in providing a safe workplace as well as the employees who made it happen. She thanked Cameron Glass for going the extra mile in making it one of the safest places to work.
Jones presented a letter from Representative John Wright with his congratulations and commendation for achieving the certification and encouraging employee participation. Citations from the House of Representatives and from the Oklahoma Department of Labor recognizing Cameron Glass' SHARP achievement were presented next. SHARPS' "Safety Pays" flag was then presented. Jim Cameron, President of Cameron Glass, received the awards and flag on behalf of the employees.
Cameron Glass first achieved SHARP certification May 2002 after two years of preparation. This certificate was good for one year and was renewed in 2003. Because of their safe workplace and dedication to the program, Cameron's current SHARP certificate is now good for two years. There are fewer than ten companies in Oklahoma that have reached the two-year level.
Mayor Carter stated the city of Broken Arrow is fortunate to have employers with diligence to safety and health, and he puts Cameron Glass at the top of his list.
Alex Skoterek, Cameron Glass' Safety Manager, was recognized for his dedication to the program. He acknowledged the safety committee: Melvin Anderson, Melissa Pittman, Tanner Garrett, Leonard Hughes, Johnny Nail, Shelly Logsdon, and Sherwill Environmental Consultant, Reasha Saltsman.
Jim Cameron closed the ceremony by challenging Cameron Glass employees to a "three-peat," to make the certification happen again.
