Training
The NRECA Safety Accreditation Program is a tool for ensuring that a cooperative is on an organized path of excellence and has a commitment to achieve and maintain higher safety standards for its employees and the community serviced. Utilizing peer review, accreditation guidelines are established by job training and safety professionals and affiliates of the rural electric community that, in some cases, exceed local, state and federal requirements.
Electric utilities undergo two evaluations based upon a three-year review period, which consist of an on-site field observation and a committee evaluation of safety policies and procedures. NRECA safety accreditation addresses everything from board participation to inspection of tools and equipment. Utilities must demonstrate that management and the employees are committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment.
NRECA Safety Accreditation offers Alaska Power Association members credits on insurance premiums and rewards the loss control efforts of the members. Currently, Chugach Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Kodiak Electric Association and Naknek Electric Association are nationally safety accredited. Accreditation is a three-year process in which Alaska Power Association provides annual support to participating members.