City of Anaheim, CA

04/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2024 12:53

Anaheim Public Utilities Receives National Recognition For Safety

Anaheim Public Utilities has been honored with several safety awards in recognition of outstanding safety performance and commitment to excellence in operational practices. These awards, presented by national organizations, highlight Anaheim Public Utilities' dedication to maintaining a safe working environment.

American Public Power Association Safety Award of Excellence
Anaheim Public Utilities has been awarded the Safety Award of Excellence by the American Public Power Association for its exemplary safety practices in 2023. The award, which is based on incident rates and overall safety programs and culture, places Anaheim Public Utilities in the highest category of "Diamond" status for Group F.

National Safety Council Significant Improvement Award
Anaheim Public Utilities has received the Significant Improvement Award from the National Safety Council. This award recognizes the utility's achievement of a minimum 20% reduction in injuries and illnesses involving days away from work, while also maintaining or reducing the number of fatalities.

National Safety Council Superior Safety Performance Award
Anaheim Public Utilities' Canyon Power Plant has been honored with the Superior Safety Performance Award from the National Safety Council. This award acknowledges the plant's accomplishment of achieving ten consecutive "perfect record" years without any occupational injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work or death.

National Safety Council Safety Leadership Award
Anaheim Public Utilities' Lenain Water Treatment Plant has been recognized with the Safety Leadership Award by the National Safety Council. This award celebrates the plant's achievement of five consecutive "perfect record" years without any occupational injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work or death.

We are proud to receive these awards, which reflect our ongoing dedication to ensuring the safety of our employees and the communities we serve. These awards are a testament to the hard work and commitment of our teams.