Aurora-based company, Diamond Envelope Corporation, has recently earned the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status, as confirmed by the Illinois Department of Labor. This marked Diamond Envelope as a business excelling in workplace safety, joining an elite group of companies to have secured the SHARP designation. "The company joins a small but growing group of companies that has achieved the prestigious SHARP designation," Jane Flanagan, Illinois Department of Labor Director, was quoted in a press release.
Employing roughly 100 people, the family-owned business specializes in manufacturing custom envelopes and has demonstrated exceptional dedication to its workers' safety. "The employees and leadership at Diamond Envelope Corporation put in the time and effort to prove their commitment to ensuring workers can leave healthy and safe at the end of the workday," stated Mica Chunes, On-Site Industrial Hygiene Supervisor. The process to achieve SHARP status can be extended, requiring businesses to not only request a detailed safety consultation but also correct any identified hazards and to build and maintain a safety management system in line with OSHA's recommended practices. Furthermore, they must keep their workplace injury and illness rates below national industry averages and agree to inform On-Site of new hazards or changes in working conditions.
Recognition by SHARP exempts a company from OSHA-programmed inspections for the period the certification is valid, offering a significant incentive to qualifying businesses. Praising Diamond Envelope's achievement, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Mark Denzler said, "This is a great accomplishment, and we applaud their partnership with the Illinois Department of Labor to achieve SHARP designation demonstrating their commitment to safety." The distinction is more than a badge of honor—it signifies a commitment to the health and safety of employees and is expected to boost morale, increase worker involvement in safety initiatives, and potentially reduce compensation costs through improved workplace conditions.
"We believe in the health and safety of our people," CEO of Diamond Envelope Corp., Susan Foley, emphasized the company's dedication to employee well-being, adding, "Safety is not only a top priority but also a composition of policies, practices, and behaviors." She also highlighted the company's partnership with the On-Site Consultation program as a key factor in their success. The free and confidential On-Site program supports Illinois businesses to enhance safety, meet federal regulations, and for those interested, to also pursue SHARP status. For inquiries on the program, businesses can call 800-972-4216, send an email to [email protected], or visit the IDOL website for more information.
