FARMINGTON — The National Safety Council announced recently that Hammond Lumber Co.’s Farmington store has received the 2012 Industry Leader Award.

The award is a component of the council’s member-exclusive Safety Motivation and Recognition Awards Program. The award recognizes the top 5 percent of member companies. Winners are selected based on North American Industry Classification System code, lowest total incidence rate and employee hours.

Hammond Lumber Co. has consistently been recognized for its exceptional safety record. In 1985, the company established a safety committee which meets monthly to identify and correct potential health and safety hazards. Policies on correct safety procedures are discussed, as well as safety issues relating to non-work activities, fostering a 24-7 concern for safety.

Besides Farmington, Hammond operates stores in Auburn, Bangor, Belgrade, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Fairfield, Greenville, Pemaquid, Portland and Skowhegan. For more information, go to: www.hammondlumber.com.