LP Building Solutions (LP) has been awarded the 2023 Safest Company Award from the Engineered Wood Association (APA). This honor marks LP’s 12th win in the 16-year history of the award program, including consecutive wins in 2022 and 2023.
The APA Safety and Health Awards is for North America’s engineered wood products industry. It recognizes operational excellence, aiming to reduce injury and illness rates among member companies. Awards are based on the lowest rates and severity of injuries, the greatest reductions in injuries, innovations to reduce injuries, and the best overall company record.
The Safest Company Award is given to the company with the best average weighted incident rate (WIR), which is calculated based on restricted work, lost time, fatalities, and other recordable incidents. In 2023, the industry average WIR was 8.74, while LP achieved an industry-leading WIR of 2.56. LP won in the category for companies with 11 or more mills.
“At LP, safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Brad Southern, chair and CEO of LP. “This award would not be possible without the dedication and determination our team members show every day, every shift, to keep themselves and each other safe. Thank you to all our team members who made 2023 a strong year for safety.”
For the full list of APA’s Safety and Health Award winners, visit apawood.com.