In an industry segment that falls under the strictest regulatory scrutiny, a demanding safety system built upon self-compliance and a specialized fleet of equipment also are irreplaceable. Mr. Winger personally reviews any safety infractions or accidents and there is a corporate audit team made up of environmental, transportation and health and safety professionals. We are shooting for zero defects. It's an achievable goal, but in the meantime we are looking for continuous improvements. Mr. Rankins said the company sees to it that the resources are available to take corrective measures regarding safety and compliance.
All employees including the president are subject to random drug tests.
And to promote good safety practices, Laidlaw has an incentive program. Field and non-field personnel alike can win gift certificates for achieving safety goals. We want the spouses and children to know about the recognition. Phil Retallick, vice president of corporate compliance, said the key to complying with myriad federal, state and local regulations is to take a proactive, self-auditing approach. If you do that you build a better relationship with your customers and your regulators.