MIOSHA Recognizes Nucraft Furniture with MVPP Star Status for Exceptional Commitment to Workplace Safety

LANSING, Mich. –  The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has awarded Nucraft Furniture in Comstock Park the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) Star award, recognizing the company’s outstanding commitment to workplace safety and health. 

As the highest safety and health distinction in the state, Nucraft joins a group of 26 Michigan companies with MVPP Star status.

MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division leaders presented Nucraft with its MVPP Star award and plaque at its Comstock Park facility on Sept. 18.  

“Nucraft’s commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being is truly impressive,” said MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training Division Director Tarah Kile. “Their proactive efforts, from innovative solutions to strong leadership engagement, set a high standard for safety excellence.”

Members of the Nucraft Furniture Company safety team are pictured during Nucraft's MIOSHA MVPP Star award Ceremony on Sept. 18. 2024

Nucraft, a 305-employee office furniture manufacturer, earned MVPP Rising Star designation in 2023, a steppingstone to the Michigan Star designation, which recognizes the highest standards of workplace safety and health.

“I am so proud of our Nucraft associates achieving MIOSHA VPP Star status,” said Nucraft Furniture CEO Matt Schad. “It represents an enormous effort and continual dedication to making Nucraft a safe place to work. Congratulations to the Nucraft team."

MIOSHA identified the following best practices that demonstrate the company's safety and health management system excellence:  

• Management Leadership: Nucraft's leadership visibly demonstrates care for employee well-being through daily actions and communication.
• Ergonomic Innovation: The company uses custom tools, like compressed air suction cup lifting aids, to reduce ergonomic strain and boost efficiency.
• Forklift Safety: Nucraft has designated pedestrian-free zones and an escort system to ensure safe forklift operation and prevent human interaction.

MVPP Program

MIOSHA established the MVPP program in 1996 to recognize employers with exemplary safety and health management systems that go above MIOSHA requirements. The MVPP program is open to all qualifying Michigan employers with injury and illness incident rates below the industry average for each of the last three years. 

Learn more about becoming an MVPP Star site at Michigan.gov/MVPP.

About Nucraft Furniture 

Founded in 1945, Nucraft Furniture is a leading manufacturer of high-quality furniture designed for commercial environments. Headquartered in Comstock Park, Michigan, Nucraft is renowned for its craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to pursuing sustainability. With a focus on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions for corporate offices, conference rooms, and collaborative spaces, Nucraft consistently delivers products that blend form and function. 

More information about Nucraft Furniture can be found on the company's website at www.nucraft.com.

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