When the Russellville Electric Board recently received a Gold Risk Management Award from the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities, REB manager Charlie Canada and his board wanted to show their appreciation to those responsible for the high safety rating—their employees.
The board hosted a steak luncheon for all employees last week as a way to say ‘thank you’ for a job well done.
“We got a good report from the Alabama League of Municipalities. It was all positive. The inspector really bragged on our system and employees too,” Canada said. “I’m really proud of all you guys for doing the right thing every day.”
As a Gold Risk Management Award recipient, Russellville Electric Board has incurred loss rations below five percent in a five-year period. Recipients of the President’s Risk Management Award include the top five percent of members with minimal losses over a five-year period.
The Russellville Electric Board will be recognized in the AMIC and MWCF’s spring 2018 newsletter and at the League convention.
Canada said systems are graded on three areas—safety performance, system reliability and financial stability.
“We are in much better condition than we were five years ago, and that’s because of you guys and the efforts of our board,” Canada said.
REB chairman Darren Woodruff has attended safety training as part of the operation of his business, Petro Chemical Energy. As a business owner, Woodruff knows the importance of safety in the workplace.
“I know what you have to go through to be safe, and we want you to know how much the board appreciates you,” Woodruff said. “I realize how dangerous it is to be a lineman. We’re very proud of your safety record.
“You take care of us, and you take care of your equipment. We know you’re doing the right thing and making good, safe decisions.”
