Adams Electric Cooperative recognized at statewide conference for outstanding workplace practices

CAMP POINT, Ill. — To advance safety education and practices, lineworkers, supervisors and warehouse personnel from electric cooperatives across Illinois gathered in Springfield for the annual Safety and Energy Conference held Jan. 29-30. The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives was the host.

The conference emphasized the importance of safety and leadership in the energy industry, providing participants with training and resources to ensure their well-being on the job. Sessions included discussions on active leadership, staying focused and safe practices in the workplace.

During the conference, safety awards were presented to honor both personal and cooperative-wide commitments to fostering a safe work environment.

Adams Electric Cooperative was recognized for its outstanding safety performance during the past year, receiving a 2024 award for Best Loss Time Rate. This award underscores a cooperative’s dedication to maintaining a safe working environment, exceeding industry safety expectations and cultivating a proactive safety culture.

The Best Loss Time Rate Award is given to cooperatives with the lowest number of lost work time due to workplace injuries, relative to the number of hours worked. It reflects a cooperative’s effectiveness in preventing serious incidents that could keep employees off the job.