SAFETY

From left to right the people depicted are: Phil Koundakjian, Mike Hall, Bob Brokofsky, Rod Biondi, Mike Raymond (chair), and Robert Fontanini.

The WRF’s safety committee began in 1984. It is a joint labor-management committee that has the support of the administration and employees alike. Each WRF team is represented on the committee. The committee identifies risks, suggests solutions, helps formulate safety policies, and promotes safety at the team level. With the introduction of a new management system, the safety committee took on some old problems with a renewed vigor. The sign depicted behind the committee indicates the number of days the hard working and dedicated people of the WRF have worked without a lost-time accident. They have achieved new records while staff has been reduced through attrition. Staff has been accomplishing more with fewer people. Their efforts have produced significant savings for our customers. This reflects the caliber and determination of the people who work at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The WRF Safety Committee has been at the forefront of this effort.