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The “Star” recognition, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program, means all seven of Hypertherm’s New Hampshire manufacturing locations are now designated VPP Star worksites, the manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems said in a news release.
To earn the recognition, Hypertherm had to demonstrate a comprehensive safety and health management system involving employees from all levels of the organization. In addition, the company had to submit detailed records and undergo five-day evaluations by teams of OSHA professionals. The program also required Hypertherm to maintain injury and illness rates significantly below U.S. government averages for its industry. For 2015, Hypertherm’s rate was less than two incidents per 100 full-time workers, compared with an industry average of more than four incidents per 100.
“Part of our mission at Hypertherm is to provide for the well-being of our associates and this includes creating a culture that is focused on safety. Our ultimate goal is zero incidents,” Evan Smith, president and CEO of Hypertherm, said in the release.
UniFirst Corp.’s industrial laundry facility in Lebanon has been awarded Hygienically Clean Food Safety certification status from the Textile Rental Services Association for its cleaning and servicing of work apparel for food-related industries. The certification recognizes commercial laundries that achieve and verify hygienic cleanliness of work garments through best management practices, quality assurance, and third-party, quantified biological testing, the company said in a news release. The association, known as TRSA, inspects and evaluates practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing and processing establishments for consistency with U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directives. UniFirst provides workplace uniforms and protective clothing to businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Ashley Bennett, of Wilder, has opened Fascination Woodland Spa at 2 W. Park St. in Lebanon. Bennett graduated from The New England School of Hair Design and has worked on commercials, films, runway shows and in the theater. The business offers haircuts, styling, waxing, manicures and pedicures, massage and other salon services. It is open seven days a week and appointments may be scheduled via its Facebook webpage, www.facebook.com/fascinationspa, or by calling 603-965-1797.
Executive furniture maker WallGoldfinger, of Randolph, has named John Gleason, of Northfield, Vt., to the position of project manager. Gleason earned his bachelor’s degree in resource development from the University of Rhode Island. He worked in project management roles at Moliterno Stone in Lincoln, R.I., and New World Power Boston before a contract administration position at Northern Power in Waitsfield brought him to Vermont. After six years with Northern Power, he moved on to a similar position at Johnson Controls in Williston, Vt., and then worked for 15 years as a field project manager at E.F. Wall and Associates Inc. in Barre. He has spent the last year working alongside of WallGoldfinger’s woodworking team in its Randolph factory. He succeeds longtime project manager Richard Harrington, who retired.
The VT/NH Marketing Group will conduct its second annual B2B-2C Summit on Thursday at the Fireside Inn & Suites in West Lebanon. The all-day event will focus on navigating the complexities of multi-channel selling and marketing to both re-sellers and consumers. Cost is $119 for members, $169 for non-members. To register or for more information, call 802-457-2807 or visit vtnhmg.org/events.
The Upper Valley chapter of SCORE is offering a workshop on Marketing through Social Media on Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., at 20 W. Park St., Lebanon, Suite 316, in the Citizens Bank Building. Vasilios Georgitsis and Gary Horsman will co-present the workshop. Georgitsis is the president of GlobeInt.com Inc. and co-owner of NHVT Computer Services LLC. Horsman is in charge of marketing at A Global Reach in Woodstock. Cost is $30, two for $45. Veterans free. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit www.uppervalley.score.org, email score@valley.net or call 603-448-3491.
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