OCALA , Fla .
    ( Feb . 27 , 2024 ) – Ocala Electric Utility was among 14 Florida public power utilities to receive a Florida Municipal Electric Association ( FMEA ) Safety Award , which recognizes utilities’ commitment to safety . The award was presented at the Florida Lineman Competition awards banquet in Jacksonville .
   Linework is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs . To provide reliable power , Florida lineworkers and power crews are frequently engaged in dangerous work that can place them at risk of serious or fatal injuries , which is why public power utilities place a significant emphasis on safety and training .
   FMEA recognizes and rewards safe operations through its annual Safety Awards . Utilities are placed into categories based on their total worker hours and rewarded for the most incident - free records . The incidence rate used to judge utilities was based on the number of work - related reportable injuries or illnesses compared to the total number of worker hours during 2023 , as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) .
   Ocala Electric Utility received third place in Category B with other similar - sized utilities .
   "OEU staff is committed to providing safe , reliable power to our customers , ” said Glen Moehling , Utility Safety and Training Coordinator . “Fostering a culture of safety in the workforce involves creating an environment where safety is not just a priority , but an integral part of everyday operations and mindset . Our team is proud to have this safety conscience mindset . ”
   Florida’s public power utilities are locally owned , locally controlled , and locally operated enabling them to quickly respond to the needs of their communities . They are also among some of the most reliable power providers in the state .
   About FMEA:The Florida Municipal Electric Association ( FMEA ) represents the unified interests of 33 public power communities across the state , which provide electricity to more than 3 million of Florida’s residential and business consumers .
   

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