L'Oreal Walton, one of 49 corporations, honored with Governor's Safety and Health Awards
In a commendable display of dedication to worker safety, forty-nine Kentucky employers were honoured at the annual Governor's Safety and Health Awards in 2025. Among these, two Glasgow-based companies, Span Tech and L'Oreal Walton, were singled out for their exceptional records.
Span Tech, a local company, logged an impressive 277,118 consecutive hours worked without a lost-time injury accident or illness. L'Oreal Walton, on the other hand, boasted an even more remarkable achievement, with 1,448,252 hours worked without lost time due to injury or illness.
The Governor's Safety and Health Awards Program, administered by KYSAFE, is designed to honour companies with outstanding safety records. The specific list of all 49 employers and their respective numbers of consecutive hours without lost-time injuries or illnesses was not provided in the available search results, but the awards typically recognise companies with exceptional safety records, as measured by such metrics.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman urged employers to partner with KYSAFE to alleviate workplace hazards and protect Kentucky workers. Employers can visit kysafe.ky.gov to learn more about how they saved more than $26 million in potential fines in 2024 through KYSAFE's voluntary program.
The annual conference, hosted by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet in partnership with the Kentucky Safety and Health Network Inc., saw over 300 people from across the commonwealth gather to attend workshops, training events, and learn about the latest trends in the occupational safety and health industry. This year's conference included workshops on confined space rescue, emergency response planning, suicide prevention, and more.
Gov. Andy Beshear emphasised the importance of protecting workers, stating that it is crucial for Team Kentucky as they create opportunities, and every Kentuckian has the right to be safe while earning a living. Lt. Gov. Coleman kicked off the conference luncheon by touting Team Kentucky's economic and workforce achievements, but stressed that these accomplishments can be diminished if there isn't equal emphasis on keeping workers safe.
The annual conference is not just a platform for celebrating workplace safety and health excellence, but also for networking and learning about the latest trends in the industry. A complete list of companies earning awards at this year's conference, along with the number of consecutive hours worked without a lost-time injury accident or illness between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025, can be found at elc.ky.gov. Collectively, the award winners logged more than 60.4 million consecutive hours worked without experiencing a workplace injury accident or illness resulting in lost time.
KYSAFE offers free educational opportunities, training, technical assistance, and confidential services for Kentucky employers. By partnering with KYSAFE, employers can not only protect their workers but also potentially save millions in potential fines. As the economy continues to grow, it is essential that the focus on workplace safety remains strong to ensure the well-being of Kentucky's workforce.
- In addition to receiving honors at the annual Governor's Safety and Health Awards, Span Tech and L'Oreal Walton showcased impressive feats in workplace safety, logging a combined total of over 4 million hours worked without lost-time injuries or illnesses.
- At the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet's annual conference, Governor Andy Beshear emphasized the importance of workplace safety, stating that it is crucial for economic growth and the well-being of Kentucky's workforce.
- To ensure the continued safety and health of Kentucky workers, employers are encouraged to partner with KYSAFE for free educational opportunities, training, and technical assistance, potentially saving millions in potential fines.
