Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc. Earns 2013 PHCC Safety Award

OWATONNA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association issued the following news release:

Federated Insurance proudly announced its seventh annual Safety First! Contractor of the Year Award on October 18th at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association's national convention, CONNECT 2013, held in Las Vegas. This year's recipient was Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc., a third-generation, family-owned company in South Bend, Indiana.

The annual Safety First! Award recognizes a PHCC contractor who takes advantage of Federated's risk management resources to effectively implement sound risk management practices. According to Scott Warren, Director of Association Risk Management Services for Federated Insurance, "hundreds of contractors are eligible each year to receive this prestigious honor, but it was Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc.'s vigilant approach to loss control that distinguished them amongst their peers".

The company employees embrace safety as an important part of their daily operations. The business frequently features Federated's risk management materials at their monthly employee safety meetings, and draws on Federated's other risk management resources when developing their own best practices. A local city official describes Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc. as "professional" and "extremely safety conscious." Owner Dave Frame explains how the company earned that reputation. "Bob Frame Plumbing has prided itself in risk management and safety over many decades. We not only invest in the health and welfare of our company, but also, our employees."

Congratulations to Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc. for earning the Contractor of the Year award through their diligent attention to Safety First!

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