21 October 2024- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry today announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence (GASE) at the Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health (GOSH) Conference. Since 1997, the highly competitive GASE award has recognized outstanding workplace safety programs, promoted management/employee collaborations, and supported the sharing of valuable best practices and strategic development of safety policy across the Commonwealth.
The two companies honored this year are Chapman Corporation of Washington, PA and the Gettysburg Foundation in Gettysburg, PA. Both organizations excel at their commitment to employee safety and innovative practices that go beyond standard safety requirements.
“This annual award showcases Pennsylvania’s commitment to workplace safety. We’re proud to recognize Chapman Corporation and Gettysburg Foundation with the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence,” said Nancy A. Walker, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. “Both organizations prove how innovative safety practices can lead to exceptional results. Chapman’s million-hour milestone without a lost-time injury and Gettysburg Foundation’s proactive approach to visitor and staff safety show that as we face new challenges in workplace safety, including remote work and AI integration, prioritizing worker protection is essential for success in today’s business environment.”…