JOB TRAINING & SAFETY

NREA offers a Job Training and Safety (JT&S) Program structured for the employees of our member-systems which emphasizes safe and productive work environments. The program is designed to communicate and instruct the latest JT&S techniques and methodologies that save lives, reduce lost work time, and preserve member-system financial resources.

Experienced JT&S instructors provide on-site training and safety techniques to all member-system employees in numerous areas and disciplines. This program saves member-systems financial resources in the area of workers compensation premiums and other group retention cost-saving measures.

Job Training & Safety staff activities include:

• Maintain and upgrade JT&S training facilities.

• Prepare curriculum and instructional materials.

• Maintain the Member-System Mutual Aid Program.

• Maintain NREA Safety Standards Manual.

Larry Oetken, JT&S Coordinator, assists member-systems with safety achievement applications and observations (RESAP). NREA JT&S staff maintains a relationship with Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange to stay up-to-date on safety issues related to the insurance industry.

The staff conducts bi-monthly (6 times/year) Job Training & Safety meetings (approximately 3.5 hours each) instructed by Northeast Community College instructors, with two additional safety meetings scheduled per year. Staff will assist member-systems with developing their own safety training in the off-months, if requested.

Job Training & Safety instructors assist member-systems with the Registered Apprenticeship Program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor. They assist member-systems with accident investigation and participate in curriculum consulting with Northeast Community College Utility Line Program to improve the quality of individuals hired by members following graduation.