Commitment to Work Safety

Hammond Lumber Company supports a corporate culture that embraces workplace safety and responsibility. In a historically hazardous industry, Hammond Lumber Company has consistently been recognized for its safety record.

Continuous Improvements

Hammond Lumber Company is committed to preventing accidents and providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of its employees and customers. The entire company is dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to maintain their excellent safety program and remain on the cutting edge in the areas of safety and wellness.


Safety Awards and other Recognition’s are Presented By the Following Organizations:

National Safety CouncilMEMIC Logo Hammond Lumber CompanyNELMA Logo Hammond Lumber Company

Our Sawmill and Planer mill employees have received numerous Safety Awards from the Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association Loss Control Committee over the years.

Continuous Training

To support this aggressive safety program, Hammond Lumber Company provides extensive safety training and re-training for all of its employees. In April 1991, Hammond Lumber Company finalized its own, company-specific Health and Safety Manual.  Since then, the Safety Manual has been presented to and reviewed with all new employees on their first day of hire.

In addition, Hammond Lumber Company participates in the Maine Department of Transportation Drug Screening program and has a comprehensive Back-to-Work program.

Our Safety Director, Bruce Pelletier can be reached by email: [email protected]
or by calling 2074953303

Earned Industry Safety Awards

  • NSC Superior Safety Performance Awards 2022 (Boothbay Harbor, Belgrade Planer & Sawmill)
    NSC Superior Safety Performance Awards 2022 (Boothbay Harbor, Belgrade Planer & Sawmill)
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • 2019 Industry Leader Award - National Safety Council
  • Hammond Lumber Company NSC Award for first place in Division 2 combined operations (planer-mill & sawmill safety) 2018
  • Hammond Lumber Company NSC Award for first place in Division 2 (Sawmill safety) 2018
  • 2018 first place in Division 1 for planer-mill safety
    Hammond Lumber Company NSC Award for first place in Division 1 (planer-mill safety) 2018
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2018 Hammond Lumber Company
    Hammond Lumber Company Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2018
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2017 Hammond Lumber Company
    Hammond Lumber Company Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2017
  • Industry Leader Award 2017 National Safety Council Hammond Lumber Company
    Industry Leader Award presented to Hammond Lumber Company (Auburn, Bangor and Belgrade Facilities) 2017
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2016 Hammond Lumber Company
    Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2016 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2015 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2015 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Hammond Lumber Company NELMA Award of Honor Outstanding Safety Performance 2015
    Hammond Lumber Company NELMA Award of Honor Outstanding Safety Performance 2015
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2015 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2015 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2015 Hammond Lumber Company National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2015 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2014 Hammond Lumber Company National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2014 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2014 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2014 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2014 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2014 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Hammond Lumber Company Safety M,management Award MEMIC 2013
    Hammond Lumber Company Safety M,management Award MEMIC 2013
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2013 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2013 NELMA Hammond Lumber Company
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2013 NELMA Hammond Lumber Company
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2013 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2013 Hammond Lumber
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2013 Hammond Lumber
  • Industry Leader Award National Safety Council Hammond Lumber Company 2012
  • Million Work Hours Award 2012 Hammond Lumber National Safety Council
    Million Work Hours Award 2012 Hammond Lumber National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2012 Hammond Lumber
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2011 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2011 Hammond Lumber
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2011 Hammond Lumber
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2011 Hammond Lumber Company
    Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2011 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2011 Hammond Lumber Company
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2011 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2010 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2010 Hammond Lumber
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2010 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2010 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2010 NELMA Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2009 Hammond Lumber Company National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber
  • Industry Leader Award Hammond Lumber 2009
    Industry Leader Award Hammond Lumber 2009
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2009 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Million Work Hours Award 2008 Hammond Lumber National Safety Council
    Million Work Hours Award 2008 Hammond Lumber National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2008 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2008 Hammond Lumber Company National Safety Council
    Occupational Excellence Achievement Award 2008 Hammond Lumber Company National Safety Council
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2008 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2008 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2008 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2007 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2006 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • NLBMD National Achievement In Safety 2006 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2006 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2006 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance Hammond Lumber Company 2006
    Outstanding Safety Performance Hammond Lumber Company 2006
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2005 Hammond Lumber Company
    Outstanding Safety Performance 2005 Hammond Lumber Company
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2005 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA
  • Outstanding Safety Performance 2005 Hammond Lumber Company NELMA