The American Public Power Association (APPA) has awarded the Electric Department with their Safety Award of Excellence – Diamond Level again this year.
To earn this award, the APPA considers the total number of hours worked by Electric Department employees for an entire year and how many days were lost or restricted from work due to injury. APPA’s Safety Awards have been recognized annually for more than 65 years.
The Department’s (and GUC’s) safety program continues to improve, which accounts for consistently earning the Diamond Level from APPA.
“We’ve had a lot more conversations that increased the awareness of exposures. Everyone across the department did an exceptional job of making sure we all go home the same way we came into work,” Assistant Director of Electric Systems Jacob Swink said. “The Diamond Level could not have been achieved without the dedication of the employees of the Electric Department.”
Leaders engaged in conversations that focused on exposures, controls, and work planning, which led to increased identification of potential hazards and Close Call reporting.
“In Public Power, safety excellence isn’t achieved by chance. It’s earned through unwavering discipline, strong leadership, and a culture where every team member looks out for one another,” said Jon Beasley, Chair of APPA’s Safety Committee and Vice-President of Electric Cities of Georgia in statement about the annual awards.