Little Rock, Arkansas – The 18^th Annual Arkansas SHARP/VPP Safety Conference was held on September 15, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Airport.

            Secretary Daryl Bassett, Department of Labor and Licensing, welcomed the attendees to the Little Rock Conference. Secretary Bassett and Ralph Hudson, Director of the Division of Labor, presented Safety Awards to four companies for their excellent safety records:

1. Lockheed Martin-Camden Operations – 5 million Man Hour Safety Award
2. L’Oreal North Little Rock Distribution Center – 1 million Man Hour Award
3. Lycus LTD., LLC. – 17 Years Accumulative Award
4. Butterball – 7 million Man Hour Award

            The conference had a football theme called, “Getting Back in the Game”. All companies who are interested in enhancing their safety culture were encouraged to participate.