To serve its local community, Eufaula, Ala.- based American Buildings Co. used its design expertise and resources to create a helicopter pad that can be used by the local community in the case of an emergency.
After damage caused by tornadoes in April 2011, ABC implemented new safety measures to ensure the safety of its employees and residents in the community. In addition, ABC enrolled in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, which recognizes employers that have implemented health and safety management systems and maintain illness and injury rates below the National Bureau of Labor Statistics’ averages for the industry. ABC also worked with local business leaders in the surrounding industrial park to form an Emergency Response Team comprised up of volunteers from several local institutions including the local EMS, police, and fire and rescue departments. By utilizing the skill and resources of 25 of its employees, ABC created a 250-square-foot helicopter pad that can transport employees and residents in case of an emergency. The pad is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Alabama State Department of Aeronautics.
“At ABC, safety is a top priority,” says Ron Kuenkler, president of American Buildings Co. “We’ve implemented safety measures in all aspects of our business, and now with the helicopter pad, we have the opportunity to positively impact the surrounding community.”
American Buildings Co.,
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