Schiller’s Wisconsin facility reaches safety milestone

Updated Feb 19, 2013

Schiller Grounds Care reached four million man-hours (took nearly 12 years) without a lost time injury at its Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, facility. Liberty Mutual Group awarded Schiller its Silver Safety Excellence Award.

Key elements of Schiller’s safety program are (1) near miss, where employees identify leading indicators by documenting incident potential in the workplace; (2) production lines are ergonomic by design with jigs, hoists and lift tables utilized to eliminate potential injuries; (3) daily ergonomic exercise program for all employees and (4) Schiller’s Safety Audit Program requires management and employees to work together to find solutions and create guidelines instrumental in creating and maintaining a safe workplace environment.

Schiller Grounds Care manufactures Bob-Cat, Bunton, Classen, Little Wonder, Mantis, Ryan and Steiner brand outdoor power equipment. For more information, visit schillergc.com.

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