L'Oreal Walton honored alongside 49 other businesses for receiving Governor's Safety and Health Awards
The 2025 Governor’s Safety and Health Conference, held in Owensboro, saw 49 Kentucky employers being honoured for their exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health. These employers have worked consecutively without a lost-time injury or illness from June 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025, collectively logging over 60.4 million hours without such incidents[1].
The annual event, hosted by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet in partnership with the Kentucky Safety and Health Network Inc., offers a platform for networking, learning about the latest trends in the industry, and celebrating workplace safety and health excellence.
Among the awardees, L'Oreal Walton specifically stood out, logging an impressive 1,448,252 hours worked without lost time due to injury or illness.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, in her speech at the conference luncheon, emphasized the importance of keeping workers safe while discussing economic and workforce achievements. She urged employers to partner with KYSAFE, a programme offering free educational opportunities, training, technical assistance, and confidential services, to alleviate workplace hazards and protect Kentucky workers.
Gov. Andy Beshear, in his address, reiterated that protecting workers is a top priority as Team Kentucky creates more opportunities. He commended the awardees for their dedication to workplace safety and health.
The conference also featured workshops on various topics, including confined space rescue, emergency response planning, and suicide prevention. Technical training offerings included courses on a wide range of safety and health topics.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, in her closing remarks, emphasized that these achievements are helping Kentuckians realize a better future. She encouraged employers to continue prioritizing worker safety to ensure the ongoing success and growth of their businesses.
For more information about KYSAFE and its services, visit kysafe.ky.gov. To access the 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, visit elc.ky.gov.
[1] The detailed list with individual company names and hours is officially provided by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. However, the specific employer names and hour counts are not included in the snippet of the search result and would need to be accessed via the official Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet publication or website referenced[1].
- The 2025 Governor’s Safety and Health Conference, held in Owensboro, celebrated workplace safety and health excellence, highlighting Kentucky employers who focused on health and wellness in their business operations.
- Among the awardees, L'Oreal Walton showcased exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health, logging an impressive 1,448,252 hours without lost time due to injury or illness.
- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman encouraged employers to partner with KYSAFE for educational opportunities, training, and resources to eliminate workplace hazards and protect workers, adding that this partnership is vital for business growth and success in Kentucky.
- Businesses can access free resources for workplace-wellness programs through KYSAFE, which aims to improve the finance and economic stability of Kentucky companies by promoting a healthy workforce.
- The conference offered various workshops on safety, health, and emergency response planning, as well as technical training on a wide range of topics, equipping employers with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
