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A scene from the 2011 Overhead School at the MMUA Training Center in Marshall, showing a slice of activities underway. •� - mot, ... � .� ,. •. # ,. - .a• __,� -wig � .. A recent aerial view of the MMUA Training Center. phasizes the development of a safety culture and includes monthly employee training, development of a functioning and effective safety committee, safety audits /mock OSHA inspections, accident investigation, safety grant application mentorship, standardized recordkeeping system, custom- ized safety manual system, on call 24/7 for any and all safety services, and many more services. MMUA's Regional Coor- dinator becomes an integral part of the city's safety team. In spite of a struggling economy with deep cuts to state aid for cities, the MMUA Safety Management Program remains steady and consistent with little change in enrollment. We believe that's a strong tribute to the quality of the program and the key role that the program plays in the communities we serve. bunk system designed to house the power poles to be used for training purposes. We also make changes to the infra- structure at each training program we hold during the ye4 so the training center landscape continues to change. In 2011 classes continued to be very popular and well at- tended, even with the struggling economy. The evaluations from the attendees have been very positive and supportive of the programs and the quality of instruction. On -site On- demand - four year apprentice lineworker ca- reer development program. One of the challenges that municipal electric utilities face is recruiting, training, and t Training Center. Last year with the help of a line crew from n Sauk Centre Public Utilities we installed a new pole storage Students at the Overhead School received hands -on training. 10 - 2011 Year in Review