Structure Tone Signs OSHA Partnering Agreement for NJ Data Center Site
(May 5, 2009) - Structure Tone entered into an OSHA Cooperative Program for a new, 300,000sf, out-of-the-ground data center being built in Somerset County, NJ. The goal of the Partnership Program is to send the employees (Structure Tone, subcontractors, and owner) of the data center project home whole and healthy every day. This is the fifth project-specific partnership between OSHA and Structure tone – these in addition to the six projects that were encompassed by Structure Tone’s National Cooperative Partnership Agreement.
Traditionally, OSHA’s strategy has been to promulgate and enforce workplace safety and health standards. The OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) moves away from traditional enforcement methods and embraces collaborative agreements. Through OSPP, OSHA and its partners agree to work cooperatively to address critical safety and health issues. This very different approach is proving to be an effective tool for reducing fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace – particularly for Structure Tone, which has been regularly recognized by OSHA for safety excellence.
The Structure Tone organization is a worldwide leader in construction services that includes Structure Tone Inc., Structure Tone International, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., and Pavarini McGovern. These companies collectively employ over 1,200 professionals, have 21 offices in the US, UK and Asia, and put in place over $3.0B in annual construction volume.
Pictured Above: Back Row L to R: Ken Colyer, Senior Vice President, Structure Tone; Frank Marino, Assistant Director of Safety, CRSG; Mark Wadiak, Labor Standards and Enforcement, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Gary DiPaolo, Vice President Safety, Structure Tone; Michael Oprishko, Divisional Safety Director, Structure Tone: Middle Row L to R: Michael A. Yarnell, Compliance Assistant, OSHA; Patricia J. Jones, Area Director, OSHA Avenel, NJ Office; Salvatore Simonetti, Jr., President, Somerset/Hunterdon County Building Trades Council; Erica Chaikin, Manager, Risk and Insurance, Confidential Client; John Verhage, Vice President and Project Manager, Confidential Client; Somerset County Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula; Kevin Mulvey, Vice President and Project Manager, Structure Tone: Seated L to R: John White Jr., Senior Vice President, Structure Tone; Helen Verhage, President, Somerset County Central Labor Council; Joanne Kreisberg, Site Safety Manager, Structure Tone
