GE Energy Facility Joins OSHA VPP for Excellence In Safety 

SLATER, MO -- GE Energy has received an award from OSHA for its outstanding commitment to employee protection at its production facility in Slater, MO.

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), which has been criticized lately for not enough oversight, recognizes businesses and work sites that demonstrate exceptional safety, health and environmental practices through the cooperative efforts of employees, management and government.

VPP facilities have designed and implemented comprehensive safety, health and environmental programs that go beyond normal compliance with OSHA mandates to protect workers more effectively. VPP is OSHA's official recognition of the dynamic efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety, health and environmental performance at their facility.

"The OSHA VPP program recognizes excellence in employee safety and health program execution beyond the requirements of OSHA standards," says Bob Muscat, general manager, GE Energy's Environmental Services group. "Approval into VPP is OSHA's official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health, and we are proud of not only how our employees have embraced this initiative, but also the efforts they put forth everyday to ensure a safe workplace. We are thankful to OSHA for recognizing their above-and-beyond attitude and commitment to safety."  

Based in Atlanta, GA, GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2008 revenue of $29.3 billion. GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels.

For more information, visit www.ge.com/energy .