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Overall Rating: Very Good <br />Comments: <br />First, the support and participation from the Utility has been very good. The <br />Utility Departments have been. tremendous to work with. This past year we have <br />worked on the AWAIR program manual, the Respiratory program, the Excavation <br />manual and the individual Hearing results. The Hearing Conservation Program <br />included charting each staff's Hearing test and explaining what the results mean. <br />During work site observations the various crews have exhibited an understanding <br />of what is needed with respect to briefing the entire crew, controlling the work <br />zone and using proper procedures for energized & de-energized work. The <br />Program evaluation completed in Jan. of 2004 suggested guest speakers. "This <br />past year we had MN OSHA Consultation talk about Workplace Violence and <br />Olson Co. demonstrate chain and sling inspections. We have developed a Driver <br />Training program (St. Cloud site) that has been well received by all who have <br />attended. Due to concerns for Utility security, you sponsored a presentation on <br />that subject. It was an eye opener for many of your staff members. <br />Please continue to require Contractors to follow the OSHA standards as a <br />minimum. Contractor Safety is always a concern. Remember to include Safety <br />as a topic in all Pre-Construction meeting and in Staff meetings. <br />The growth of the community is creating more and more pressure on your <br />Departments. The Electric Department has been and continues to be very Pro <br />active. The growth of your Water Department has created more challenges for <br />you and the Water Department Supervisor. Dave Berg is a very good man and I <br />know that he has the ability to handle the challenges. <br />It is essential that during this growth, Safety be not overlooked. I appreciate the <br />opportunity to work with you, your Staff and your Safety Program. <br />We have made progress and need to continue. <br />Thanks <br />'~ f <br />~/ <br />Dave Berggreri ~~v <br />MMUA Regional Safety Coordinator <br />Remember: SAFETY 1S MORE ATTITUDE THAN APTITUDE <br />cc. Mike Willetts MMUA Director of Safety Training <br />