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Safety
Related
Services
Safety
Training for Line Crews
FMPA offers an ongoing safety training program for line crews.
The program is delivered by MEAG Distribution Services staff.
The training covers a variety of topics such as transformer
connections, distribution switching, bucket truck and pole
top rescue, chainsaw safety, and accident investigation.
The training is presented at member utility locations, and
the cost is based on the number of staff participating in
the training program. In addition to the ongoing training
program, FMPA members are also able to participate in Apprentice
Training programs offered through MEAG at their Newnan or
Adel, Georgia facilities. For more information on this program,
contact Tom Reedy.
Safety
Training Services
FMPA
frequently holds workshops and training courses on a variety
of safety related topics, such as Safety Compliance for Electric
Utilities, Switching & Tagging Safety Compliance, Grounding,
Accident Investigation and Arc Hazard Assessment. These
programs can be offered at the FMPA office or individual utility
locations. In addition, if members would like to hold
an onsite training session, FMPA Member Services can coordinate
the session and invite other FMPA member utilities to participate,
thus reducing the cost of the in house training. For
additional information on safety training services, contact
Sharon Smeenk. Please see the Member
Services Calendar for upcoming training programs.
Safety
Training Services Through the North Central Florida Safety
Council
FMPA is a member of the North Central Florida Safety Council
(NCFSC), which allows FMPA members to receive membership benefits
in the NCFSC. The NCFSC offers a variety of safety training
services, including Department of Transportation Maintenance
of Traffic Training, CPR/AED Training, as well as training
in a variety of other safety-related topics. Training
programs can be provided at the NCFSC offices or at an FMPA
member's location. In addition, FMPA members can borrow
any of the 400 training videos DVDs available from the NCFSC
library. The videos are available to borrow for free.
NCFSC staff are also available for consultation and safety
compliance services for a fee. Click
here for more information or contact Sharon Smeenk.
Safety
Consulting Services
FMPA has an agreement in place with SET Solutions, LLC, and
the Workplace Safety Awareness Council. Both firms are
full-service safety consultants and can provide members with
a variety of services such as safety compliance audits, development
of safety policies, procedures and programs, and safety training.
FMPA members can use SET Solutions or the Workplace Safety
Awareness Council services at the FMPA rate. For more information,
contact Sharon Smeenk.
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