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The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) recently congratulated Austal in a letter for earning the 2010 SCA Award for Excellence in Safety. 

This honor is awarded to the shipyard members of the Association with the lowest total recordable incidence rates (TRIR) based on a quarterly injury and illness survey conducted by the SCA.

In 2010, Austal contributed to the SCA’s lowest TRIR averages ever. According to Austal USA’s health, safety and environmental manager, Chris Blankenfeld, Austal’s overall TRIR average at the completion of 2010 was 45 per cent below the (2010) average goal set by the SCA.

Ian Bennitt, SCA’s manager of government affairs, states in the letter, “Winning this award is a testament to Austal’s commitment to safety!”

Austal USA president and chief operating officer, Joe Rella commented, “We are extremely honored to receive this award two years in a row,” he said.

“As Austal grows, our dedication and commitment to the continued improvement of safety practices at our facility becomes more and more important to our current employees as well as to our recruitment program.

“A reputable safety record is a company-wide effort and we couldn’t be more pleased with our team’s performance.”

Rella was joined by Austal USA board members Lawrence Caviola and William Earner, Austal Limited chairman John Rothwell, and Austal Limited chief executive officer Andrew Bellamy, in congratulating Blankenfeld on a job well done.

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