The distribution of electricity to the homes of our consumers can be a dangerous business. Because of this, NREA offers a comprehensive Job Training and Safety program (JT&S) for our member-systems and their employees to compliment the local safety programs. It is this training that allows our member-systems' employees to work safely and productively. The JT&S Program has a team of three electric safety professionals that work directly with our member-systems.
Larry Oetken (CLCP), of Norfolk, is the Director of Job Training and Safety for our program. There are two Job Training and Safety Trainers, and they all have extensive electric utility experience in rural and municipal settings.
Safe Electricity
NREA is proud to be a member of the Safe Electricity Campaign.
Safe Electricity is a multi-media public awareness program designed to provide information to consumers and compliment the safety-education activities of utilities and educators. Safe Electricity provides life-saving information through many venues, including radio and television public service announcements, news releases and articles and its comprehensive web site. Safe Electricity has receive national recognition for the quality and scope of its programs and services.
Safe Electricity was founded in 2001 by the Energy Education Council (formerly the Illinois Electric Council), a not-for-profit educational organization of electric utilities, the University of Illinois Extension, and other organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety and efficiency. All of NREA's members are also participants in the Safe Electricity Campaign. Visit their web site for safety resources for children, teachers, farmers and ranchers, contractors and the general public. Teach, Learn, Care (TLC) and you may save a life.
Safety Standards Manual
The 2024 Edition of the NREA Safety Standards Manual is now available.