[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
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                RECOGNIZING SIX MILLION HOURS OF SAFETY

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                         HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to and 
congratulate United Defense's Ground Systems Division of Aiken, South 
Carolina for an unprecedented safety achievement.
  On January 30, 1998, GSD-Aiken employees successfully completed six 
million hours without a lost-time accident. This remarkable feat is 
directly attributed to the employees of GSD-Aiken. To accomplish 
something of this magnitude, every single employee had to work to 
ensure the safety of others. It was through their hard work and 
commitment to each other, GSD-Aiken was able to achieve this rare 
milestone.
  An exemplary record in safety is nothing new for GSD-Aiken. Since 
1994, GSD-Aiken has been certified by the South Carolina Department of 
Labor, Licensing and Regulation as a Palmetto Star facility under the 
Department's Voluntary Protection Program. Through this program, GSD-
Aiken was notified of areas in need of improvement as well as 
confirming their accomplishments.
  GSD-Aiken has set a standard in safety that all others should seek to 
emulate. Therefore, I take great pride in recognizing GSD-Aiken for 
this remarkable achievement.

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