Do you recall all the safety rules you were taught about refueling when you first learned to drive: Shut off the engine; don’t smoke; don’t leave the pump unattended; don’t overfill? If you are among the growing number of drivers …Read More.
Life lessons: Educate children on bus safety before they leave for school!
The school bus stop is a place where friendships can be forged for life. But there are also hazards children should be aware of. Distracted drivers who don’t see or choose to ignore the stopped school bus lights are something children …Read More.
Passing of Dakshaben N. Amin
We are deeply saddened to share news of the recent passing of Dakshaben N. Amin, mother of Nisha Harke, Manager of Finance & Rates with Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Below you will find the obituary, where online condolences may be …Read More.
Case Study: Safety Culture
Orange County REMC CULTURE SHOW: HOW A COOPERATIVE CHANGED ITS APPROACH TO SAFETY The accidental death of lineman Brent Minton in October 2012 hit Orange County REMC hard. In a way, the REMC went through the same kind of fundamental …Read More.
Electrical receptacle safety is as fundamental as the ABCs
An electrical receptacle, with its oval shape and tiny symmetrical slots over the little round hole, can look like an emoji of a face to imaginative children. Look closer, and it’s the emoji of a shocked face. And shock is …Read More.
Passing of Monty Jones
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the recent passing of Monty Jones, father of Marty Jones. Marty is the Senior Regulatory Consultant at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Services will be held next Fri., April 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at …Read More.
Soak up the sun and the water but avoid the shock
You’ve waited to open your pool, bring out the boats and soak up the sun! But before you dive into all the summer fun, remind yourself and your family of the dangers lurking inside pools and lakes. Remember: water and …Read More.
Stay safe when setting sail
Electric safety is probably the last thing that crosses anyone’s mind on a leisurely summertime boat ride. But because water and electricity are a deadly combination, before taking off, brush up on some boating safety rules. “It’s critical you stay …Read More.
Case Study: Youth Programs During COVID-19
Co-ops meet the challenge of canceled youth programs The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted all aspects of our professional and personal lives to some measure. Perhaps the greatest upheavals and challenges have been within families with children still in the household. Many …Read More.
Electrical hazards can exist in the office, too
Most office environments are considered low-risk in terms of electrical hazards. But that doesn’t mean you should take safety for granted. Just because you’re not working on a factory floor with high-voltage equipment or are operating large machinery outdoors near …Read More.
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