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Reinke Honored With Nebraska’s Safest Company Award
Employee accountability key to company’s safety program
Reinke's Safety Team
from left to right: Darwin Dykes, Denise Henry, Toby Jorgensen, Steve Latham, Kurtis Kent, Jon Henry, Alan Jeppson, Tim Fuentez, Chris Foutch, and Mike Miller.
(DESHLER, Neb.) – Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has been honored as one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies by the Nebraska chapter of the National Safety Council. Safety initiatives and employee accountability were highlighted as reasons the company won their second safety award.
“We’re very proud of our employees for helping to make job safety a top priority,” said Chris Roth, Reinke president. “With the additional safety challenges we all faced this last year, it was necessary to take precautions over and above our usual safety program to limit the spread of COVID-19 among our front-line teams.”
Reinke Safety and Environmental Manager, Darwin Dykes, worked with safety committee members within the company who helped set up divided workstations, communicated protocols and helped to ensure cleaning products and sanitizers were stocked throughout the facility.
“Employees have really stepped up and taken accountability for the safety program and that’s what’s driving our success,” said Dykes. “Even new hires were initiated into our safety culture right away. In my opinion, all departments have made excellent strides this last year.”
The Celebration of Safety annual event will be held virtually on May 19 as Nebraska’s Safest Companies achieve notice for their dedication to outstanding safety programs designed to reduce injuries and save lives.
“During this time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, one thing still remains certain... Now is not the time to take shortcuts with safety. Winning a Nebraska’s Safest Company Award clearly illustrates a company’s commitment to ensuring that their team members return home safely to their families at the end of each workday,” said Eric Koeppe, President/CEO, National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter.
Founded in 1924 as the Omaha Safety Council, the National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter is a chapter of the National Safety Council. Their mission is to promote safety and health by providing programs, resources, education, and advocacy to reduce both the personal and economic loss associated with injuries, accidents, and health hazards. For more information about the 2021 awards, go to: www.SafeNebraska.org/2021COS.
About Reinke Manufacturing: With hundreds of dealers in more than 40 countries, Reinke Manufacturing is the world's largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Family owned since 1954 and headquartered in Deshler, Neb., Reinke develops products and technology designed to increase agriculture production while providing labor savings and environmental efficiencies. Reinke is a continued leader in industry advancements as the first to incorporate GPS, satellite-based communications, and touchscreen panel capabilities into mechanized irrigation system management. For more information on Reinke or to locate a dealership, visit Reinke.com or call 402-365-7251.
“We’re very proud of our employees for helping to make job safety a top priority,” said Chris Roth, Reinke president. “With the additional safety challenges we all faced this last year, it was necessary to take precautions over and above our usual safety program to limit the spread of COVID-19 among our front-line teams.”
Reinke Safety and Environmental Manager, Darwin Dykes, worked with safety committee members within the company who helped set up divided workstations, communicated protocols and helped to ensure cleaning products and sanitizers were stocked throughout the facility.
“Employees have really stepped up and taken accountability for the safety program and that’s what’s driving our success,” said Dykes. “Even new hires were initiated into our safety culture right away. In my opinion, all departments have made excellent strides this last year.”
The Celebration of Safety annual event will be held virtually on May 19 as Nebraska’s Safest Companies achieve notice for their dedication to outstanding safety programs designed to reduce injuries and save lives.
“During this time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, one thing still remains certain... Now is not the time to take shortcuts with safety. Winning a Nebraska’s Safest Company Award clearly illustrates a company’s commitment to ensuring that their team members return home safely to their families at the end of each workday,” said Eric Koeppe, President/CEO, National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter.
Founded in 1924 as the Omaha Safety Council, the National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter is a chapter of the National Safety Council. Their mission is to promote safety and health by providing programs, resources, education, and advocacy to reduce both the personal and economic loss associated with injuries, accidents, and health hazards. For more information about the 2021 awards, go to: www.SafeNebraska.org/2021COS.
About Reinke Manufacturing: With hundreds of dealers in more than 40 countries, Reinke Manufacturing is the world's largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Family owned since 1954 and headquartered in Deshler, Neb., Reinke develops products and technology designed to increase agriculture production while providing labor savings and environmental efficiencies. Reinke is a continued leader in industry advancements as the first to incorporate GPS, satellite-based communications, and touchscreen panel capabilities into mechanized irrigation system management. For more information on Reinke or to locate a dealership, visit Reinke.com or call 402-365-7251.