Company is Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, today announced it has received the Infrastructure
Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Achievement Award for the second
year in a row. 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 20 percent below the industry average.
“Our top priority at Ryder is the safety of our employees and this
recognition from IHSA further supports our focus and effort,” said Guy
Toksoy, Vice President and General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions,
Ryder Canada. “Safety is also a critical consideration when businesses
look for a quality supply chain partner with a reputation for excellence
in execution. That sets Ryder apart in the industry.”
Ryder
Supply Chain Solutions is an end-to-end supply chain partner with
more than 80 years of experience helping companies in North America and
Asia transform their supply chains. 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 fleet management and supply chain
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.
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About IHSA
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is mandated to
develop, deliver, measure, and evaluate safety education 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
on IHSA, please visit www.ihsa.ca
Source: Ryder System, Inc.