At Rinchem, safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we are excited to announce that we have been recognized with the prestigious Gold Safety Award from Highwire, an award given to contracting partners who exemplify safety. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards across our operations and ensuring the well-being of our employees and partners.
What the Gold Safety Award Represents
The Gold Safety Award is presented to companies that score between 85 and 94 on Highwire's comprehensive Safety Assessment Program. This rigorous assessment evaluates both historical and current safety performance, providing an objective and thorough review of our safety management systems. Fewer than 20% of over 50,000 companies assessed on the Highwire platform achieve this level of recognition each year, underscoring the significance of this achievement.
"Rinchem’s Gold rating from Highwire reflects our ongoing commitment to mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of not just our team but also our partners and the communities we serve,” said Melody Moore, Rinchem’s Director of Quality and ES&H. “Achieving a top-tier score in the Highwire Safety Assessment demonstrates our dedication to embedding safety practices into every aspect of our operations—whether it’s in hazardous materials transportation or in our chemical warehousing processes. Safety is at the core of everything we do."
A Strong Safety Culture: The Foundation of Our Success
At Rinchem, we believe that strong safety management systems are integral to delivering successful outcomes. As David Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, stated, “Management systems are critical to any company’s ability to deliver successful outcomes and, most importantly, to keep their employees safe. Rinchem Company has done a remarkable job implementing a strong safety management system resulting in exceptional safety performance and results.”
The Highwire Safety Assessment reviews key performance indicators such as:
- Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR)
- Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
- Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART)
- OSHA records
Additionally, it evaluates leading indicators of safety performance, including management systems, program elements, and advanced safety initiatives that predict future success. Our strong showing in these areas speaks to the effectiveness of our safety culture and systems, which are designed to not only meet but exceed industry standards.
Why This Matters to Our Clients and Partners
Receiving the Gold Safety Award from Highwire reinforces Rinchem’s reputation as a leader in safe and responsible operations. Our clients, partners, and stakeholders can be confident that we maintain a laser focus on safety while delivering high-quality hazardous materials transportation and warehousing solutions.
Safety isn’t just a priority at Rinchem—it’s a core value that informs every decision we make. Whether it’s on the road, in our warehouses, or at customer sites, our team is empowered to uphold rigorous safety practices that protect our people, our clients, and the environment.
Continuing Our Safety Journey
While we are honored to receive this award, we view it as a milestone in our ongoing journey toward safety excellence. Our goal is to continue refining our processes, enhancing our safety training programs, and implementing cutting-edge safety initiatives that further improve our performance.
We are grateful to the entire Rinchem team for their dedication and commitment to safety, and we are proud to work alongside partners who share our values. As we look ahead, Rinchem remains committed to raising the bar for safety in the chemical logistics industry.
