New York Mills, Minn., Nov. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, the Brunswick New York Mills Operation received a $10,000 matching safety grant from Minnesota OSHA. The NYM Operation Safety Committee played a major part in the sourcing and writing of this grant application.
The purpose of the grant is to help businesses improve a process to be safer. The grant application was written for three CartMovers™, which are motorized hand carts that can safely move up to 10 tons. The carts are very compact for use in tight spaces and can handle inclines and other changes in a plant’s layout without excessive pushing or pulling.
The carts have handle bar controls with many safety features, including provisions for safely backing up. They are multi-directional and electrically powered with rechargeable batteries.
“These carts are designed to allow users to safely manipulate heavier loads and objects,” said Theresa Berns, Safety Committee member. “We believe using these carts will be significantly safer, and will result in better ergonomics to help further aid our employees.”
The New York Mills facility participates in the voluntary consultation program with MN OSHA. “We welcome OSHA into our workplace at any time; we tap into their resources for compliance and best practice questions, as well as their knowledge on specific safety training,” said Roger Cullen, Safety Manager.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation’s leading consumer brands include Mercury Marine outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern boats; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT fitness equipment; and Brunswick billiards tables, accessories and game room furniture. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com.
Crestliner celebrates 73 years in business and traces its origins to the Aluminum Boat Company that came to life within the walls of an airplane hangar back in 1946. Several transitions later, the company became known as Crestliner, and in 1991, the rivet-free UniWeld welded hull was a true revolution in aluminum boats. Crestliner continues to lead in innovations and setting new standards. Learn more about Crestliner and its line of boats by visiting www.Crestliner.com
Based in New York Mills, MN – Lund Boats has been manufacturing high quality aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats since 1948. Lund Boats are built by people who love to fish and take pride in engineering and building the most innovative and durable fishing boat on the market. Whether you’re a part-time weekend angler, or a serious tournament pro or guide, Lund prides itself on delivering the Ultimate Fishing Experience! Learn more about Lund and its line of boats by visiting www.lundboats.com.
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