UPM Update
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UPM Wears Blue for KidsApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. Across the country, organizations such as the Children’s’ Bureau and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging communities to wear blue in recognition of child abuse awareness and prevention. …
Apr 10 2019 -
UPM Chicago Supports TLS Veterans in Northern IllinoisIt’s super-chilly in many parts of the country, with frigid temperatures and below-zero wind chill. None of that stopped members of UPM’s Chicago branch from bundling up and heading outside for an ice fishing tournament. You read it correctly…an ice fishing tournament…in winter…in…
Mar 06 2019 -
Seven Common Accident CausesConsider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Unsafe acts cause four times as many accidents and injuries as unsafe conditions.
Accidents occur for many reasons. In most industries people tend to
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Four Seconds to SafetyPerhaps the best tool to come along is the Field Level Risk Assessment or Job Hazard Analysis. This is a tool that makes everyone stop and think about the different risks associated with the task. This exercise greatly reduced the number and severity of injuries where this was done.
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Feb 13 2019 -
2019 UPM Pinnacle Award RecipientsThe Pinnacle is known as the highest point of achievement. United Performance Metals created the new Pinnacle Award to recognize our employees who have contributed exceptional service to the company, and to celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Nominations…
Jan 25 2019 -
Safety is Common SenseAccording to safety professionals, four of five serious injuries are the result of workers not being sensible on the job and taking unnecessary chances. Common sense on the job is irreplaceable.
Common Sense “Smarts” include: Always wear the proper personal protective equipment. Don’t over…Jan 21 2019 -
Photo Gallery from Aerospace Alley®United Performance Metals was proud to participate in the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Show on November 7th. The ACM tradeshow has become the premier opportunity for customers to see, first hand, the broad capabilities of the suppliers in Connecticut and southwestern Massachusetts'…
Nov 19 2018 -
Love is in the Air at UPM!United Performance Metals has been full of warm and fuzzy thoughts recently as several staff members took the leap into wedded bliss.
Lauren Trebbien, Human Resources Coordinator, wed John Williams in a ceremony at the Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. The couple…
Nov 08 2018 -
Are You Participating in #CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay?Each year on November 15, we’re reminded to “Clean up our act,” so to speak. One week before the Thanksgiving holiday, we are encouraged by National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day to prep our kitchens for the madness!
Many of our homes will soon be filled with company,…
Nov 07 2018 -
UPM's Spooky Halloween Fun!Here at United Performance Metals, we take Halloween fun to the next level. Our staff took advantage of the day, wearing costumes and interjecting a little bit of mayhem. Across our locations, the results did not disappoint! Check out our spooky Halloween video, and see for…
Nov 01 2018 -
UPM Supports the Fight Against Breast CancerParticipation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month is higher than ever among our team members. United Performance Metals has donated $83,000 to date in support of cancer research through our fundraising efforts over the past eleven years. The funds have come from our employees, our…
Oct 31 2018 -
Halloween Safety for MotoristsMany will celebrate Halloween this week. As the dark streets are flooded with young children, please keep in mind the following safety tips in your neighborhood:
Slow down in residential neighborhoods and obey all traffic signs and signals. Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed…Oct 29 2018