The Department of Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) in Iowa has recognized the Clow Valve Metal Casting Facility as a "Merit Site" in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Following an audit of the facility, OSHA representatives awarded Clow Valve the distinction of Merit Site for its outstanding employee safety and health program. OSHA will present Clow Valve with the VPP flag and plaque in a ceremony to be held on August 17th.

"The VPP designation indicates a true commitment from management and employees in working together, with everyone taking personal responsibility for safety and health," says Barbara Wisniewski, Vice President of Health and Safety. A VPP Merit Site meets or exceeds all the safety and health requirements for the program, which are far and beyond the minimum OSHA standards. This VPP designation is a testament to the dedication and commitment Clow Valve has to maintaining employee involvement and workplace safety and health excellence.

There are fewer than 40 VPP sites in the State of Iowa. Nationally, there are less than 1,500 VPP sites out of a possible 7 million. Clow Valve is the first iron and brass foundry operation in the nation to be awarded OSHA's VPP Merit status and only the second green sand metal casting facility to receive this award.

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