There are regular and seemingly unending media announcements chastising business practices that are purportedly unsafe for workers. Cal/OSHA regularly issues heavy fines for those who violate safety laws. It is not often we hear of an award that is given for an exemplary safety record, especially fifteen years in a row. So here is the “good news” story.
Ultratech, Inc. a leading supplier of lithography, laser processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, recently received its 15th safety recognition award from its workers’ compensation carrier for its exemplary health and safety record.
The award, presented by Ultratech’s Insurance carrier Berkley Technology Underwriters, a Berkley Company, acknowledges Ultratech’s successful efforts to incorporate safety as part of the company’s corporate culture. This recognition includes its facilities in San Jose, Calif., Waltham, Mass. and Singapore.
Matthew Mueller, President, Berkley Technology Underwriters, a Berkley Company, stated, “As a property-casualty insurance provider specializing in the tech industry, we are well aware of what extremes a company might take to protect its most valuable assets, its people. Without question, Ultratech has gone to the utmost to do so. Safety is truly embedded in the culture at Ultratech. We are very proud to work so closely with them.”
“The safety of our employees is built into everything that we do,” noted Arthur W. Zafiropoulo, Ultratech’s Chairman and CEO. “Building on our 15th safety award, Ultratech will continue to find ways to make further improvements. The accolades surrounding this award go to our employees who work to make safety and quality a priority in Ultratech’s corporate culture. In receiving this award, I challenge other companies around the world to make a commitment to improving workplace and employee safety.”
Berkley Technology Underwriters is a global insurance solution provider offering most lines of property, casualty and professional insurance coverage for clients with technology exposure and technology firms worldwide. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN USA, it is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation. Offerings encompass global coverages for first and third-party solutions. It has been accredited as a Coverholder on behalf of Lloyd’s of London. As a Coverholder, Berkley Technology Underwriters is able to secure locally accepted insurance coverage around the world for its U.S. technology clients. Coverage is provided under Lloyd’s licenses through W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967, a Lloyd’s syndicate underwriting a worldwide portfolio of insurance and reinsurance risks.