Governor’s Workplace Safety Award winners revealed
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The Indiana Department of Labor has revealed the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards. The awards “provide recognition for companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers who have made safety and health a top priority.”
This year, four Indiana companies and seven individuals from throughout the state were recognized for their workplace safety practices and advocacy.
“Whether spearheading safety and health initiatives or mentoring and supporting new safety efforts, these companies and individuals stand out amongst their peers as deserving of recognition,” DOL Commissioner David Redden said in a news release. “Visionaries such as these honorees allow Indiana to continue to pursue and attain historic low injury and illness rates.”
The Indiana companies were awarded in four categories:
- Education and Outreach: Kimball International (Jasper)
- Partnerships: ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC (Lafayette)
- Innovations: Masterbrand Cabinets LLC, Ferdinand Operations (Ferdinand)
- Rising Star: GE Aerospace Lafayette Engine Facility (Lafayette)
The individuals received the Everyday Safety Hero Award, which recognizes Hoosiers who “have championed workplace safety and health excellence” in their workplaces. The recipients do not necessarily have to be health and safety professionals, but were nominated by their peers or employers.
This year’s recipients are:
- Jesse Neese, Yardmaster, Grain Processing Corp. (Washington)
- James Farley, Electrical and Instruments Technician, Grain Processing Corp. (Washington)
- Jenny Waller, Bender Operator, Cardinal IG, (Fremont)
- Andy Burnett, Airport Operations Center Communications Manager, Indianapolis Airport Authority (Indianapolis)
- Tyler Conrad, Metal Production Associate, Viewrail – Plant 6 (Goshen)
- Professor Kendra Erk, Professor of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, (West Lafayette)
- Shane Hasebly, Building Senior Manager, Purdue University (West Lafayette)
You can learn more about the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards program by clicking here.