Core Insights - UniFirst Corporation has achieved significant safety milestones at its Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center, receiving the OSHA VPP Star certification and the Governor's Safety and Health Award [1][3][4] Safety Achievements - The VPP Star certification is OSHA's highest recognition for workplace safety, awarded to organizations with exceptional safety practices [3] - The Governor's Safety and Health Award is given to workplaces that have exceeded 1,000,000 hours without a lost time incident, highlighting a strong safety culture [3][4] - This marks the fourth time UniFirst has received the Governor's Safety and Health Award, with previous recognitions in 2010, 2020, and 2022 [4] Commitment to Safety - The safety achievements are attributed to the efforts of the dedicated Team Partners at UniFirst, emphasizing teamwork and a strong safety culture [5][6] - The VPP certification process includes thorough evaluations and on-site audits by Kentucky OSHA experts, along with employee surveys to ensure a safety-first culture [5] - The facility has implemented ongoing bi-weekly plant audits and quarterly evaluations across 25 operational areas to maintain high safety standards [6] Expansion and Investment - UniFirst is also undertaking a 109,000-square-foot expansion project at the Owensboro Distribution Center, increasing its total footprint to nearly half a million square feet [7] - This expansion has received recognition and support from the Governor, reflecting the company's commitment to investing in its operations and workforce [7]