development. Commissioners asked for quarterly safety updates moving forward.

ice and snow removal policies at the main office were made to address those accidents.

“We’ve also been recording injuries,” said Sims. “I began recording in April.

We had five OSHA reportable accidents, from dog bite to one minor electrical contact, and a motor vehicle accident. Prior to my starting last year we had injuries that resulted in quite a few lost days of work. They were from the ice event in January 2015.

This year when we had the ice we were proactive. I had cleats to hand out to the employees to get out on the ice to prevent slip trip and falls. We got out early one morning this year and did our own salting and prep on the property here.”

Defensive driving is slated for later this year. A training room is being built at the utilities complex and Sims outlined training program

development. Commissioners asked for quarterly safety updates moving forward.