Picture of Excellence (POE)
District maintains a culture of excellence in Safety; ensuring that all employees continually recognize personal and public safety as the primary concern in all work-related activities; and ensuring the well-being of employees, the reliability of services, and the trust of customers and the community.
Strategic Initiatives
- Provide comprehensive safety training and education programs for all employees. Regularly update training to address evolving safety risks and best practices.
- Develop and communicate clear safety policies and procedures accessible to all employees and ensure that employees understand and adhere to safety protocols.
- Prioritize hazard mitigation and regular inspections of infrastructure.
- Establish a transparent and non-punitive system for reporting safety incidents and near misses. Foster open communication about safety issues, concerns, and improvements.
- Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Provide employees with the necessary safety equipment, tools, and personal protective gear and regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment to ensure its effectiveness.
- Implement safety incentive programs to reward employees for their commitment to safety. Recognize and celebrate safety achievements and milestones.
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Form safety committees composed of employees from various levels and departments to provide insights and recommendations. Promote collaboration between employees and management in safety decision-making.
- Develop crisis communication plans to ensure consistent and timely communication with employees, customers, and the public in case of safety incidents.
- Develop and regularly test emergency response plans to address a range of potential incidents, including outages, natural disasters, and cyber threats.
- Establish key performance indicators (KP s) related to safety and regularly measure and report on them. Use safety metrics to drive accountability and improvement efforts.