Page 13 - Norris Electric News Sept. 2018

SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT 13
Safety Is Our Priority
Bruce Vitosh (right) congratulates employees including Todd Pfeil, Karen Barth and Darrell Meese (from left - Seward County employees) for their part in helping the District reach its remarkable safety milestone.
families safely every day. Every employee should be congratulated, as they have been vigilant about not taking shortcuts. They all have made a real effort by making safety practices part of their daily activities that has allowed Norris to reach this significant accomplishment,” said Trevor Wehrer, Manager of Operations and Safety.
The safety of Norris employees is also a benefit to its customers. Being accident-free helps keep ex- penses down so electricity rates stay low. Workplace accidents im- pact insurance and workers com- pensation rates.
This milestone translates to more than 167,738 working hours. Congratulations to our incredible team.
Norris hit a major milestone on August 29, 2018 by marking 365 days since its last lost-time accident. A lost-time accident is an accident that causes an employee to take time off from work. This milestone was last achieved by the District in 2015.
The electric industry has many risks that make it a potentially hazardous occupation. Norris employees deal with electricity, operate large equipment and make
repairs in hazardous weather conditions. They travel thousands of miles, day and night, across Norris’ six-county service territory.
“When it comes to our employees, there’s nothing more important
than safety. Despite work conditions, Norris makes every effort possible to ensure its employees make it home to their
challenging
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
DAYS WITHOUT
A LOST-TIME INCIDENT
Trevor Wehrer (right) congratulates Nate Myers at the Seward office safety celebration. Each District office participated in a celebration that included kolaches and congratulatory communication.
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