Illinois American Water's Cairo District Celebrates 18 Years of Excellence in Safety
September 15 2017 - 2:40PM
Business Wire
Illinois American Water’s Cairo District reached a significant
safety milestone last month. According to Michael Brown, Operations
Superintendent, the Cairo District has gone 18 years without
experiencing any lost-time accidents.
Illinois American Water employees work around the clock to
provide critical water service to homes and businesses. To provide
water for public health, fire protection and household uses,
employees may need to work in confined spaces, among motorists and
in extreme weather. Employees may also handle chemicals, conduct
excavation and operate equipment.
According to Brown, these are just some of the hazards the team
could face. He said, “The work we do is complex. This is why our
safety program is a top priority. We want our employees to go home
in the same condition they arrived at work, if not better. We are
proud of our continued years of excellence in safety.”
The Cairo District conducts both classroom and hands-on training
on a regular basis. Cairo District employees also participate in
facility and job site audits at every job site to ensure compliance
with established workplace safety practices.
Brown said, “Safety is a daily focus. We continuously evaluate
and remove hazards to prevent injury.”
The skilled workforce is also equipped with proper personal and
work zone protection equipment, chemical handling requirements and
training, work zone safety training, and more. This focus on safety
has earned the Cairo District the American Water Works Association
(AWWA) Wendell R. LaDue Utility Safety Award in both 2017 and 2011.
The award recognizes distinguished safety programs by water
utilities and requires excellent safety records for five
consecutive years, as well as a consistent safety program focused
on continuous improvement.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also
operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control
and research laboratory in Belleville. With a history dating back
to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically
diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company.
The company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who
provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and
other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47
states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by
visiting www.amwater.com.
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