The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) was recently recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the 2023 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference. SMMPA is one of 80 employers to be honored by the awards program as having Outstanding Achievement in Occupational Safety. This is the fifth consecutive year that SMMPA has received the Governor’s Safety Award.
“Developing a safety-first culture in the workplace is not just about policies and procedures. It requires a mindset where safety is valued at all levels of the organization.” said SMMPA Chief Executive Officer Dave Geschwind. “It’s an honor for the team to be recognized for our efforts to foster a safety-oriented work culture here at SMMPA.”
Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry’s national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program.
