Exterior photo of Wise Plastics Technologies Plant 2 - West Chicago location

West Chicago -- August 2022 -- Wise Plastics Technologies Inc. located in West Chicago, Illinois has been accepted by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into their prestigious SHARP program. The program was established by OSHA in 1989 and recognizes small business employers who have used OSHA's on-site consultation program services and have exemplary and successful safety and health programs. It's the highest honor OSHA gives to small businesses.

"Obtaining the SHARP designation is a testament to the efforts Wise Plastics Technologies' employees have shown in regards to safety," said Andy Purvin, E.H.&S. Specialist at Wise Plastics. "Increasing safety awareness and training while at the same time lowering incident rates in the plastics manufacturing industry was an accomplishment on its own. The help we received from OSHA On-Site Consultation Program was integral to our success. The emphasis we put on hazard recognition and abatement has already shown other successes in employee morale, a positive safety culture, and a decrease in accidents."

Wise Plastics Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1974 and has evolved from its humble beginnings to world-class manufacturing facilities. Core competencies include plastic injection molding and assembly with a full complement of in-house secondary operations. The cornerstone of Wise's success is its strong history of a culture that has always been committed to the safety, health, and well-being of its employees.

For more information on Wise Plastics Technologies, Inc., visit www.wiseplastics.com.

For more information about the Illinois OSHA SHARP Program, visit the Illinois Department of Labor.