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The Accident Prevention Committee has responsibility for activities involving all phases of safety, including personnel safety and health, the work environment, equipment operations, work practices, and fire prevention.

Meeting Coordinator

Marissa Shutt
marissa@theexchange.org

Current Officers

Chair
Delan Heath
Alabama Power

Vice Chair
Kenny Wilkins
Cleco Power LLC

Secretary
Scott Martino
Georgia Power Company

Secretary-Elect
Cory Eskew
Entergy

Date Established: 1997

Membership:

Assigned individuals have usually been promoted from the craft levels and work in the operational training and methods areas in Underground Distribution. This subcommittee holds a concurrent breakout session during Underground Distribution Committee meetings in which they focus on the hands-on approach to specifications, materials and equipment used by engineers, and what it takes to use various products (and equipment) in the “real world.” The group also concentrates on operations training and safety issues.

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