So, having said all of that, the nuclear facility, owned and operated by Dominion Energy, knows safety is of the upmost importance. That is why the facility continues to work toward its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) “star” safety designation.
OSHA first recognized Millstone Power Station in 2004 as a “star” site – the highest level of recognition the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs offers. The facility earned its latest VPP star renewal following an onsite evaluation in July 2022 by a team of OSHA safety and health experts.
In the VPP, management, labor and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented comprehensive safety and health management systems.
Approval into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have created exemplary worksite safety and health management systems.
“The Millstone Power Station continues to maintain a high level of workplace safety and health,” said OSHA Regional Administrator Galen Blanton in Boston. “Management uses data and metrics to show employees and contractors how unsafe acts lead to more serious injuries. One outcome of this commitment to safety and health excellence is the site experiencing no serious injuries or illnesses during the past five years.”