UniFirst Corporation’s centralized distribution center in Owensboro has received OSHA’s highest recognition for workplace safety and health. The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification is earned by businesses who meet rigorous safety requirements.
“Earning this certification validates UniFirst’s commitment to safety,” said Owensboro Certifications Coordinator David Rudd. “Staff safety is woven into every aspect of our jobs here at our company’s centralized distribution center and every employee Team Partner is committed to safe practices not only on the job, but at home as well.”
The UniFirst 360,000-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center in Owensboro is one of only 20 sites in Kentucky to achieve the elite safety certification status. The UniFirst–Owensboro facility employs more than 420 Team Partners who live in the greater Owensboro area.
“We congratulate the entire UniFirst–Owensboro team for valuing the importance of workplace safety and completing the comprehensive program required to be recognized as a VPP Star site,” said Human Resource Manager Kerry Bailey. “This program is the gold standard for implementing and maintaining safety and health management systems.”
The Owensboro team officially began their VPP journey in January of 2018 and received certification in September of 2021. The lengthy VPP process includes an application review and a rigorous on-site evaluation by a team of OSHA safety and health experts.
For more information about VPP, visit OSHA’s VPP website.
