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Travis Thompson Earns Second Gamechanger Award for Safety Excellence

January 14, 2025

Bazooka Farmstar is proud to announce that Travis Thompson, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, has received his second Gamechanger Award. Thompson was recognized with the BE SAFE award for the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting the company’s commitment that “we work safely, it’s our priority.”

In his three years at Bazooka Farmstar, Thompson has already earned two Gamechanger awards, demonstrating his exceptional contribution to workplace safety and innovation. His most recent recognition stems from his proactive approach to implementing new stainless steel welding processes.

“I was very thankful to see that I was the recipient of the Be Safe value,” Thompson shared after learning about his award upon returning to work. “Especially since this was in reference to a project that wasn’t popular for most. With adding welding stainless to our process, it can be a very harmful process if appropriate steps aren’t taken.”

Thompson’s systematic approach to safety included identifying potential risks, developing a comprehensive plan, and ensuring proper implementation. He coordinated efforts with the leadership team, production managers, and our safety manager. His thoroughness extended to obtaining testing materials for air sampling and analyzing the results, which ultimately showed that exposure levels were within safe limits and OSHA standards didn’t require additional PPE.

Beyond safety protocols, colleagues praised Thompson’s exceptional attention to detail throughout the project, noting his commitment to meeting the highest customer standards. When asked about advice for future award winners, Thompson emphasized the importance of proactive problem-solving: “Come with a solution rather than just a problem.”

Thompson’s experience at Bazooka Farmstar highlights the company’s supportive culture. “I was listened to without any argument that this was the right thing to do,” he reflected. “Everyone agreed that we needed to get the results of the test to then determine if further action was needed.”

This recognition not only celebrates Thompson’s achievements but also underscores Bazooka Farmstar’s dedication to maintaining a safe work environment where employee concerns are taken seriously.

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