2 Texas Firms Receive Safety Awards from Work Comp Regulators

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) has recognized Detex Corp. of New Braunfels and James Avery Craftsman Inc. of Kerrville with the Peer Review Safety Program Award.

The TDI-DWC Peer Review Safety Program recognizes Texas employers that have comprehensive safety programs.

Detex Corp. manufactures life safety and security hardware for entry and exit doors. Their products include quick exit “panic” release bars, exit door alarms, integrated security systems for access control, and guard tour verification systems. A seven-time recipient of this award, Detex Corp. has created an outstanding safety culture that fosters high quality and active participation in the safety program at all levels of its 100 employees.

According to its application for the Peer Review Safety Program Award, over the past three years Detex Corp. has maintained exceptionally low injury and illness rates well below national averages for their industry and sustained no employee injuries that resulted in lost work days, restricted duties or job transfers. The company is also a current recipient of the TDI-DWC Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) program’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

James Avery Craftsman manufactures jewelry at locations in Kerrville, Hondo, and Fredericksburg, and sells its products at retail stores throughout Texas. A three-time recipient of this award, James Avery Craftsman has created an excellent safety culture with a top-to-bottom commitment to maintaining the safest possible workplaces for its 1,500 employees.

According to its application for the Peer Review Safety Program Award, James Avery Craftsman’s safety commitment and culture has been exhibited in injury and illness rates well below the national averages for their industry over the past three years.

Source: TDI-DWC