Utility safety efforts involve quarterly visits to member communities by one of two safety coordinators. Coordinators offer general training and refresher sessions in safe utility work practices, do an overview of topics and related skills, and are dedicated to provide members with quality services. Covered topics include bucket rescue; heat emergencies; eye and hand safety; personal protective equipment (PPE); and back safety. Topics and presentations may be tailored to meet the individual community's needs. For a nominal fee, our safety program also offers courses in CPR Certification, Flagger Training, First Aid and Defensive Driving.

On request, our safety coordinators will visit members' schools to teach children about electrical safety. A live-wired electrical safety demonstration board is incorporated in these lessons. Members may also use the board to give safety demonstrations to their own personnel. Many member communities have started having their entire staff attend safety meetings, and all departments are welcome.

Safety consciousness carries over into other AMP-Ohio training programs. Our lineworker classes emphasize the importance of taking the time to ensure safe work practices are followed. The Merchant Lineworker Training program has several sections that highlight safety issues. The OSHA Safety Compliance program is designed to help members develop the policies and procedures necessary for compliance with the Public Employers Risk Reduction Program.

For more information on the AMP-Ohio safety program, please call Roy Dolezal, safety coordinator, at 614/306-4269 or send e-mail to rdolezal@amp-ohio.org