Governor's Award for Safety Excellence Award Winners Announced

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eight Pennsylvania employers were presented today with a Governor's Award for Safety Excellence at the annual Governor's conference on safety and health in Hershey. The awards recognize employers that have achieved the highest standards in workplace safety.

"These employers have demonstrated excellence in their workplace safety culture and in keeping their workers safe," said Governor Wolf. "They are to be commended for their achievements, and should stand as an example to all Pennsylvania employers."

Any Pennsylvania employer is eligible for the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence. Information and criteria used to determine finalists include workplace injuries/illnesses vs. industry standards; and innovation and strategic development of safety policy and approaches.

The application process for the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence is highly competitive. The award recognizes successful employer-employee safety programs that produce tangible safety improvements.

"The department is proud to honor these employers and their commitment to the safety of their employees," Secretary of Labor & Industry Kathy Manderino said. "Their safety practices and use of certified safety committees have produced tangible results and improvements, raising the standard of safety excellence for all Pennsylvania employers."

The eight 2015 Governor's Award for Safety Excellence winners are:

• BDP International, Inc., Philadelphia County
• SimplexGrinnell, Lehigh County
• CFP, Inc., d/b/a Merry Maids, Northampton County
• Community Human Services, Allegheny County
• Rohrer Corporation of Pennsylvania, Mifflin County
• Atlantic Packaging, Luzerne County
• Matric Limited, Venango County
• Trion Industries, Inc., Luzerne County

MEDIA CONTACT: Sara Goulet, 717-787-7530

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

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