Oakville Hydro Recognized for 2 Million Hours Without Lost Time Injury

Published Date
Monday, October 3, 2022

(Oakville, ON) October 3, 2022 – Oakville Hydro has been recognized with an industry award by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) for achieving two million hours worked with no lost time injuries.  

“Every member of the Oakville Hydro team leads with safety as their top priority, both their personal safety as well as the safety of their teams, contractors and the community we serve,” said Rob Lister, President and CEO at Oakville Hydro. “Two million hours without lost time injury is a tremendous achievement, made possible by the ongoing dedication and commitment to the health and safety of our teams.”

“This award recognizes the mindfulness and professionalism of Oakville Hydro’s workforce. Two million hours worked with no lost time injuries represents over 10 years of working safely in our regular duties and across countless off-hours emergency work in the middle of the night, in windstorms, rain, snow and extreme temperatures,” added Scott Mudie, Chief Operating Officer at Oakville Hydro. “I am incredibly proud of our team. The recognition is a tribute to Oakville Hydro’s strong safety culture, and commitment to excellence.” 

About Oakville Hydro
Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 75,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation, safety, and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association, as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association. Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers. 

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Cassandra Umbriaco
Communications Specialist
905-825-4424, cumbriaco@oakvillehydro.com