Kaukauna Utilities (KU) has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. The utility earned Diamond Status in the category for utilities with 60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. Last year, KU had yet another year of zero lost time injuries.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious national safety award of excellence. At KU, safety is paramount, and it is a fundamental part of our strategic vision and values,” said Michael Avanzi, KU General Manager. “This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work of our employees as we strive to operate with even greater efficiency and safety. I am proud of our team for their commitment to achieving this goal.”
More than 150 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for 2023. Entrants were placed in categories according to their number of worker-hours and ranked based on the most incident-free records and overall state of their safety programs and culture during 2023. The incidence rate is based on the number of work-related reportable injuries or illnesses and the number of worker-hours during 2023, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
“In our industry, safety has to be top of mind all day every day,” said Scott McKenzie, Chair of APPA’s Safety Committee and Senior Director of Member Training & Safety at AMP Inc. “These honored utilities have demonstrated a commitment to safety that runs through every aspect of their organizations.”
The Safety Awards have been held annually for more than 65 years. The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide.
Kaukauna Utilities Safety Committee
