The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has recognized Kalyn Siebert with the Lone Star Safety Award for its exemplary commitment to workplace safety. Kalyn Siebert is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered heavy-haul truck trailers, and employs 188 workers at its Gatesville, Texas, facility.
To qualify for the Lone Star Safety Award, employers must demonstrate a proven safety program, maintain injury rates below the national average for the past three years, and have no work-related deaths within the prior 12 months. Kalyn Siebert's achievement highlights its dedication to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
"Kalyn Siebert’s facility has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to workplace safety,” said Chris D’Amura, DWC’s workplace safety director. “Their proactive measures and employee engagement in safety initiatives are a model for the manufacturing industry."
Kalyn Siebert partners with DWC’s free on-site consultation services through the Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program (OSHCON). OSHCON helps Texas companies comply with OSHA regulations and develop effective safety programs at no cost.
As a recipient of this award, Kalyn Siebert may be invited to share its best practices at industry events, mentor other organizations, participate in safety and health panels, or contribute to the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference on September 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos.
For more information about DWC's Lone Star Safety Program and workplace safety initiatives, please visit www.txsafetyatwork.com or call 800-252-7031, option 2.
About DWC: The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) oversees the Texas workers' compensation system, facilitates dispute resolution between injured employees and insurance carriers, and provides various safety and health services to help Texas employers create safe work environments. For more information, visit the TDI website.
For more information contact DWCCommunications@tdi.texas.gov.