Covanta Energy's Marion (OR) waste-to-energy facility has earned "STAR" status in the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division Voluntary Protection Program (Oregon OSHA VPP).  VPP "STAR" status is the highest honor given to worksites with comprehensive, successful safety and health management systems. In awarding this elite status, OSHA gives strong consideration to the level of employee involvement in on-site health and safety program development and to long-term management commitment and support.  STAR recipients have also achieved injury and illness rates at or below the state average of their respective industries.  "The 'STAR' designation is a tribute to the commitment made by Covanta and its 38 employees at the Marion facility to operational excellence and workplace health and safety. We congratulate the employees of Covanta Marion for achieving this significant milestone," said Seth Myones , President of Covanta Americas.  Click here to learn more.

Waste-to-energy facilities are leaders in health and safety with 49 of the 87 waste-to-energy facilties in the nation earning elite status in OSHA's VPP STAR program.  The Energy Recovery Council has also signed an Alliance agreement with OSHA to promote health and safety issues.