B.C. trucking companies honoured for safety measures
The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. has honoured five companies for their commitment to keeping their workers and workplaces safe from injury, illness and disease.
All five companies earned their Certificate of Recognition (COR), a designation awarded to employers with a health and safety management system that exceeds regulatory requirements.
They are certified after passing audits by third parties. This group of companies achieved the highest COR audit scores in 2016.
“Getting COR strengthens morale and relationships within the organization and that can translate into higher productivity and a healthier workplace for everyone,” TSCBC executive director Mark Donnelly says. “COR has a positive influence on a company’s safety culture, which in turn drives down injury rates and claims costs.”
The honoured companies include:
Health and Safety Innovation Award
Phoenix Truck & Crane for mandating all of their owner-operators to become COR certified and providing them with the necessary tools and time to succeed. This Coquitlam-based company has been an active part of the Lower Mainland business community for more than 25 years and believes that excellence in health and safety will help in its continued expansion.
Large Employer COR — Achievement of Excellence
PhoenixTruck & Crane, Sutco Transportation Specialists, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. and MasonLift Ltd.
Operating out of Salmo and West Kelowna, Sutco is a family owned business that has seen continued growth throughout Canada and the northwestern U.S. for more than 20 years. Knowing that continued success requires progressive methods, they are early adopters of technologies and techniques.
Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. is also a family owned business based in Richmond that has been in operation for more than 60 years. Whether it is adopting new technologies or developing new operating techniques, they have never backed away from the challenge.
MasonLift Ltd. is a Delta-based company that provides material handling solutions and support across B.C. Established 70 years ago, MasonLift has experienced many changes through the years and made adaptability part of how it does business.
MasonLift also earned the Best Overall award.
Small Employer COR — Achievement of Excellence (four to 19 employees)
Len’s Transportation Group is based in Surrey and this family owned and operated firm started with unique solutions for lift trucks. They built a high level of service based on innovative solutions that now includes heavy haul of all descriptions.
SafetyDriven — Trucking Safety Council of B.C. is a not-for-profit organization and is also a certifying partner for the Health and Safety Certificate of Recognition (COR). SafetyDriven works with management, employees and owner-operators in B.C. trucking and related industries to strengthen safety performance and reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.