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SAFETY SPECIAL EDITION Photos by Bill Snow Power Delivery South praised after entire year without recordable injury More than 150 employees of Power Delivery South celebrated reaching Target Zero. Working 16-hour shifts, driving thousands of miles, or contending with snow, ice or 95-degree heat: Birmingham Power Delivery (PD) South employees have faced these conditions the past year, proving that nothing can stand in the way of getting the job done safely. They were recently recognized with the Target Zero Silver Award for working 365 days without a recordable injury. The award covered July 7, 2012, to July 7, 2013. "I'm doggone proud of what you've accomplished," said Distribution Vice President Danny Glover. "I appreciate what each one of you do – all the traveling, all the overtime and all the call-outs. Doing all that while looking out for each other demonstrates your sincere dedication." "This accomplishment is remarkable and something that should make you guys and gals proud," said Chuck Coleman, operations manager, Trussville Crew Headquarters. "Nothing does my heart more good than to stand here and say you have worked safely and can go home to your family and friends as healthy as when you came to work that morning." Glover and Coleman were among several leaders who congratulated the organization's more than 150 employees at a safety celebration Sept. 17. Employees enjoyed lunch and received a Target Zero Silver shirt in appreciation of their unswerving safety focus. The organization's commitment to the job was truly demonstrated last year, said Distribution Manager Pam Boyd. The employees worked 36,022 hours 6 of overtime, responded to 4,274 callout requests, engineered 1,693 jobs and handled 1,877 orders for new service. Along with covering their own service territory in southern Jefferson County and Shelby County, they were called out of town for storm duty seven times last year. They restored service as far north as Ohio after Hurricane Isaac, and Maryland and New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy. They assisted with restoration in the wake of an Arkansas ice storm, windstorms in Ohio and two severe rainstorms in Atlanta. "You did all that while achieving Target Zero. That's an incredible accomplishment for a group this size," Boyd said. "But it doesn't happen by accident. It happens because each of you is committed to excellence and to being your brother's and sister's keeper." Mark Adkins, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Birmingham Local 841, said Alabama Power plays a large part in helping employees stay safe. "I appreciate what the company does Glover congratulated workers on safety success. for us. It has given us the time, tools and training to do the job right," said Adkins, Power Delivery lineman, Gardendale Crew Headquarters. Glover said Alabama Power stands as an example for industry safety. "To me, the biggest difference between us and other companies is that we act like a family," Glover said. "We're going to disagree about things. But at the end of the day, we're a family, and we're going to come together. We're proud of our company, and we're proud of what we do." By Carla Davis

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