BioTek Instruments Wins Workplace Safety Award

The Vermont Safety & Health Council, and the Vermont Small Business Development Centre recently presented BioTek with the 2013 “Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workplace Safety” in the Large Business category at a ceremony in South Burlington, VT.

The award, given by Governor Peter Shumlin at the 9^th Annual Vermont Workplace Safety Conference, is the highest honour given by the State in recognition of an employer’s commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health. BioTek received the accolade for its continuous education through trainings and newsletters, formal documentation and prevention/improvement procedures, and company-wide workplace safety participation.

“Our employees are our most valuable resource, so keeping them safe is a top priority,” noted Bob Dunn, BioTek’s Manufacturing Supervisor. “Ongoing education and awareness at every level helps to keep BioTekkers safe every day.”