Safety in the workplace has become an increasingly significant focus for organizations worldwide. In recognition of this paramount importance, the Central States Insulation Association (CSIA) developed the Best Practices in Safety Recognition Program. This program aims to underscore the significance of safety and aid member companies in enhancing their safety programs and practices. Gribbins Insulation, a prominent player in the insulation industry, has recently achieved the prestigious Platinum Level recognition in this esteemed program.
A Program Designed for Improvement:
The CSIA Board of Directors, in collaboration with legal counsel Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry, meticulously developed the application questions for the program. The applications are evaluated anonymously by legal counsel, ensuring impartiality and fairness. Moreover, each applicant receives a comprehensive written critique of their safety program, enabling them to understand their strengths and areas that need improvement.
Grading and Recognition Levels:
To ascertain the level of safety excellence achieved by each participant, the application questions are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points. The total score is then calculated and converted into a percentage. Based on these percentages, the CSIA program recognizes companies at different levels. Gribbins Insulation’s remarkable achievement of scoring between 94 and 100 percent secured them the prestigious Platinum Level recognition.
Continuous Improvement and Feedback:
After receiving the award, Gary Auman provides each participant with a detailed, multi-page letter explaining the rationale behind their score. This comprehensive feedback serves as a valuable tool for ongoing safety program improvement. The program’s primary goal is to encourage self-improvement, enabling companies to build upon their successes year after year. Gribbins Insulation, like other participants, is urged to implement as many of the suggestions outlined in the letter as possible to enhance their safety practices further.
Commitment to Excellence:
Gribbins Insulation’s attainment of the Platinum Level recognition underscores their unwavering commitment to safety. This achievement demonstrates their dedication to creating a safe working environment for their employees and highlights their exceptional safety programs and practices.
Building on Success:
The CSIA Best Practices in Safety Recognition Program is designed to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Participants are encouraged to apply again in subsequent years, ensuring the progressive development of their safety programs. Gribbins Insulation’s Platinum Level recognition serves as an inspiration for them to continue refining their safety practices, setting higher benchmarks, and sharing their expertise with the industry.
Conclusion:
Gribbins Insulation’s exemplary accomplishment of winning the CSIA Best Practices in Safety Recognition Program Award at the Platinum Level demonstrates their relentless pursuit of safety excellence. Through their dedication, commitment, and continuous improvement efforts, they have set a remarkable example for the insulation industry. As safety continues to take center stage in workplaces, Gribbins Insulation’s success serves as a testament to the importance of prioritizing and investing in robust safety programs and practices.
For more than 10-years, the Gribbins Insulation team has been rewarded for their dedication to safety through the National Insulation Associations Safety Excellence Award. In 2022, we were recognized once again for our safety programs. This award recognizes companies who are committed to the protection of their employees through safety programs implemented throughout the workplace environment. We thank our team for recognizing the importance of safety in the workplace and upholding our programs to ensure a safe workplace for everyone!
Herndon, Virginia—March 31, 2022—The National Insulation Association (NIA) announced Gribbins Insulation as a Platinum winner of the 2021 Safety Excellence Award in conjunction with its 66th Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, March 30–April 1, 2022. Gribbins President Brian Willett was honored to accept the award in person on behalf of the entire Gribbins team.
Indianapolis, Indiana – At the annual banquet May 4, 2017 in Indianapolis for one of the largest gatherings of construction executives and safety leaders in Indiana, the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) awarded its highest honor to Gribbins Insulation. Gribbins is the only specialty contractor ever to receive the Crystal Eagle Excellence in Safety trophy. This win also marks the second time the company has earned the coveted award. Selection was made by a panel of judges who reviewed all Excellence in Safety nominees; criteria included field inspections and statistical evaluations. Noted for its commitment to safety, Gribbins is the recipient of numerous safety awards. Accolades include: six-time winner of the CCS Safety Leader Award, four-time recipient of the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award, Indiana Construction Association Gold Summit Safety Award winner, eleven straight wins in the Marathon Petroleum Co. Illinois Refining Division General Manager’s Contractor Safety Excellence Award competition, recipient of the National Insulation Association Theodore H. Brodie Platinum Safety Award, and dozens more. Company Senior Vice President Mark Gribbins currently serves on the CCS board.