A two-time award winner, Victaulic is among eight distinguished companies awarded the 2024 EHS Today recognition.
On August 27, 2024, Victaulic, the world’s leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions, was named one of America’s Safest Companies for 2024, which was announced by EHS Today —the magazine for environment, health, and safety leaders.
“Thanks to the vigilance of our employees and the dedication of our EH&S teams, Victaulic consistently upholds the highest safety standards. Our total recordable injury rate not only surpasses our 2024 targets but is also significantly lower than the industry average. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety and our proactive approach in identifying and mitigating risks. Employee safety is our top priority,” said Rick Bucher, President and CEO of Victaulic.
To be considered as one of America’s Safest Companies, organizations must demonstrate excellence in several areas: support from leadership and management for EHS efforts; employee involvement in the EHS process; innovative solutions to safety challenges; injury and illness rates lower than the average for their industries; comprehensive training programs; evidence that prevention of incidents is the cornerstone of the safety process; good communication about the value of safety; and a way to substantiate the benefits of the safety process.
“Victaulic invests in continuous training, state-of-the-art safety equipment, and robust safety protocols to create a secure work environment. This culture of safety is integral to our operations, reinforcing our dedication to protecting our most valuable asset—our people. Together, we are building a safer future for our company and setting a benchmark for the industry,” added Bucher.
For more than 20 years, the America’s Safest Companies competition has sought to identify those characteristics that differentiate good safety programs from great ones, and to then celebrate the best practices and procedures that exemplify safety excellence.
“The America’s Safest Companies award program has a basic mission: To identify and celebrate companies that go above and beyond in the pursuit of safety excellence, and then to share their stories with the entire safety community,” said EHS Today Editor-in-Chief Dave Blanchard.
About Victaulic
Since 1919, Victaulic’s innovative solutions and design services continue to increase construction productivity and reduce risk, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. With more than 5,500 employees and 50 facilities worldwide, Victaulic helps customers in 140 countries succeed in the global construction industry. Learn more about how our solutions engineer confidence into every build at www.victaulic.com.