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Safety-The measure of Success
Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company is committed to providing a safe work environment for the employees of RWEC as well as other contractors and pedestrians in and around our jobsites. Periodic visits by our Safety Department and insurance representatives evaluate safety compliance, identify and correct potential problems and determine areas that can be improved. We are constantly evaluating our safety policies and procedures, and standards so that we may provide the safest, most efficient service to our employees and customers. Our dedicated veteran workforce works hard to maintain and supply our crews with proper tooling, testing equipment, personal protective equipment, and mechanical equipment so they can perform their jobs safely and ecologically.
Our safety department is able to provide OSHA 10-30 hour courses, first aid/CPR courses, as well as multiple other OSHA mandated courses internally. Partnership with NECA provides RWEC with a multitude of specialized training relevant to the electrical field. Safety on our job sites will not to be sacrificed under any condition.
Congratulations to Charles “Sonny” Cook for being awarded the Justin Thomas Memorial Safety Award. Sonny has been employed in the Substation Construction Department of Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company for 18 years and maintains an astonishing record of injury free work hours. Working up through the ranks from an operator, apprentice lineman, lineman, foreman, to his current position as a superintendent Sonny has built a solid base for the operations of RWEC. Sonny was awarded a stay at the premiere Glade Springs Resort in Daniels, WV in which he will enjoy activities such as rafting, skiing, golf, rock climbing, or just relaxing for the weekend. Sonny’s will be honored on a plaque displayed in the lobby of RWEC along with those past winners.
