Safety Ambassadors Hit the Road

Kassi Zaba, Public Awareness Coordinator ,Utility Safety Partners

From left: John Van Domselaar (Edmonton city region), Terry Emslie (Edmonton metropolitan/EAPUOC region), Kassi Zaba (Public Awareness Coordinator), Jim Warawa (Central Alberta region), Dave Thiessen (Grande Prairie region), and Kent Rowden (Calgary region).

Contrary to the pile of snow on the ground, spring weather is just around the corner and our safety ambassadors are gearing up for another season of spreading knowledge and raising awareness about working safely near energy and utility lines. 

Starting on April 3, you will see USP’s five safety ambassadors cruising around the Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Central Alberta regions in their bright orange trucks. Each ambassador has extensive knowledge and expertise about utility safety in Alberta and is eager to share industry news and updates, support you when navigating the damage prevention process, answer your questions, and gather your feedback. 

Throughout the busy construction season, the safety ambassadors engage with those directly or indirectly involved in ground disturbance by:

• Visiting construction sites to chat about damage prevention and best practices,
• Visiting equipment rental and landscaping suppliers to spread awareness about the need to Click Before You Dig and Stay 7 Metres Safe from overhead powerlines,
• Encouraging engagement in USP’s working committees,
• Distributing promotional items to be shared with construction crews and the community,
• Participating in community events,
• And more!

Reach out to the ambassador in your region if you would like to learn more about damage prevention and safety best practices in Alberta or invite them to attend a community event in your area. You can also request a meeting by emailing info@utilitysafety.ca. Are the ambassadors outside of your region? No problem! They are happy to come to you and support your team. 

If you see an ambassador near you, stop and say hi!