8 | Focused on Safety
We care deeply about the safety of our employees and
communities. That’s why Simplot introduced the Safety
Trained Supervisor (STS) certification program in 2013.
The program requires applicants to meet minimum
education and experience requirements and demonstrate
knowledge of basic safety and health standards and
practices. The certification process is overseen by the
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and is
recognized nationally. The goal of STS is to prepare
every supervisor to be a safety leader, and supervisors
in all operating groups are encouraged to participate in
the program.
The program consists of a two-day formal training
session, held two to four times a year. Participants are
required to submit an application to BCSP and then take a
100-question written test. Recertification is required every
five years to ensure that every STS remains knowledgeable
in safety and health practices.
The Grand Forks plant is proud to have certified the first STS
Simplot employee. Since then, other Company locations
have followed suit, certifying 41 supervisors to date.
Grand Forks
certifies
the Company’s
first STS
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