Lighthouse for the Blind Recognized

TYLER — The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind has been honored for workplace safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. Karen Puckett, Director of Workplace Safety has presented the company with the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Lone Star Safety Program Award. It’s a state designation for Texas employers with excellent safety programs that can serve as models for other employers. East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, which has 87 employees, serves the needs of people who are blind and visually impaired.