On July 14 & 15, South Central Power hosted the OEC statewide meeting for the »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Cooperative Safety Association. This was South Central Power’s first time hosting the meeting. There were 30 people in attendance from about 18 cooperatives. During the event, attendees heard several thought-provoking presentations and updates, and toured South Central Power's facility. See below for an overview of presentations.
My Life-Changing Day
- Phil Jarvis, Manager of Safety and Training, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
Next Generation Solutions for AR/FR clothing and Top Tips for Summertime Safety
- Ryan Benetz, National Account Executive - Tyndale Company
DOT Inspection Refresher
- »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Department of Public Safety
Proper Disposal Methods for Hazardous Waste
- Kyle Fox - »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ EPA
Commitment to Zero Contacts Phase 2 Update / ST&LP Update
- Dwight Miller, CUSP, CLCP – Director Safety Training & Loss Prevention, »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Electric Cooperatives
Roundtable Discussions
- In-house crew observations
- Extended loads and flag locations
- Supply chain issues for PPE including rubber gloves, sleeves, dielectric footwear, and AR clothing
- OSHA heat standard
- Safety incentive programs