SeaTac Steel Mill and Recycling Services Approved for Participation in Washington’s Voluntary Protection Program

SeaTac Steel Mill and Recycling Services, a subsidiary of the Edw. C. Levy Co., Detroit, has been approved to participate in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), which recognizes a commitment to safety and health by the Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries (WSDLI). SeaTac says it is the first slag processor in the steel industry to be approved to participate in the program.

VPP is a program of the federal Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In Washington State the program is administered by the state’s Department of Labor and Industries. To participate in VPP companies must have an excellent safety record.

In a release, John Guydan, vice president of steelmaking services for Edw. C. Levy Co., says, "We are extremely proud of this recognition. For the Edw. C. Levy Co. and all of its operations, safety always has been and always will be an important value. We are delighted that WSDLI has recognized all our efforts, and we are grateful for this honor."

Guydan adds that the Levy Co. worked with its client, Nucor Steel Seattle Inc., to achieve the safety record recognized by WSDLI.