Company is Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, today announced it has received the
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Achievement Award.
This prestigious award celebrates safety excellence in the Canadian
marketplace. The IHSA monitors the safety records of companies across
the warehousing industry and awards companies that exceed the IHSA
Achievement Award standard. Ryder was recognized for operating three
consecutive years with a cost rate frequency and injury frequency at 25
percent below the industry average.
“The safety of employees is our top priority,” said
Ryder Canada
Vice
President and General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions,
Guy Toksoy
. “As
well, it is a critical consideration when businesses look for a quality
supply chain partner. It's our focus on safety, along with our
reputation for excellence in execution that sets Ryder apart in the
industry.”
Ryder
Supply Chain Solutions helps world-leading companies get products to
markets faster, serve customers better, and control costs. Ryder
provides a full range of services, from optimizing day-to-day logistics
operations to synchronizing the supply of parts and finished goods with
customer demand. As supply chains become more complex, Ryder leverages
five strengths to deliver the best in supply chain execution: know-how, lean
methodologies, a proven track record, deep expertise in key
industries and a breadth of resources.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics
and supply chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is
a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder
as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner.
In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top
companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics,
supply chain, and warehousing sector. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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About IHSA
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) is the leading
developer and provider of prevention solutions for work environments
involving high-risk activities such as working at heights, working with
energized high-voltage power systems, powerline technician
apprenticeship, driving motor vehicles, transporting dangerous goods,
working on suspended access equipment, and utility line clearing. As
part of Ontario's health and safety system, IHSA is recognized by the
Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities, and the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Board as designated trainers and consultants. For information
about IHSA, please visit www.ihsa.ca.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.