Safety is a top priority here at GUC. Each year, staff from various departments attend the NC Department of Labor (NCDOL) and Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Safety Banquet to recognize our safety record, along with other local businesses. COVID-19 could not stop the awards, and this year’s event was held virtually. For some of our departments, this was the 13th consecutive year earning awards. In all, we were honored with 16 safety awards. 

Gold Level Awards were presented to companies with days away from work, job transfers, or restricted time rates at least 50% below industry average. Awards at this level went to Administration (13th year), Human Resources (13th year), Wastewater Treatment Plant (13th year), Administration Building (12th year), Customer Relations (7th year), Red Banks (6th year), Meter (6th year), GUC (the organization, 3rd year), Water Treatment Plant (3rd year), Gas and Utility Locating (2nd year), Electric (1st year), Engineering/Operations Center (1st year), and Finance (1st year). 

Silver Level Awards were presented to companies with days away from work rates at least 50% below industry average. Awards at this level went to Water Resources (2nd year), Information Technology (1st year), and the Express Office (1st year). 

GUC was also recognized for working 3 million hours without a lost workday due to injury. 

NCDOL’s Safety Awards Program was established in 1946 and recognizes private and public organizations throughout the state that maintain good safety records. 

Congratulations to all on a job well done – safely!