During February of 2012, the Houlton Water Company (HWC) located in Houlton, Maine volunteered to have a safety inspection performed by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). On February 23, 2012 the MDOL inspected all of their facilities, trucks and equipment for safety violations and perhaps a lack of and or improper documentation. The HWC learned much from the inspection and after making all of the suggested improvements they crafted a safer work place. The entire Houlton Water Company staff worked diligently to correct the noted issues.
Because of HWC’s attention to safety, they have been awarded the MDOL Safety and Health Award for Public Employees (SHAPE). The HWC is one of just five public entities in the state of Maine that earned the SHAPE award during 2012.
Steve Greeley, the Deputy Director of the Maine Department of Labor, was on site at the HWC office on Monday, January 7, 2013 to honor all HWC personnel with the award. He presented the award to Galen Hogan, President of the HWC Board of Directors.
The SHAPE honor is one that all HWC personnel worked hard to earn. Congratulations go out to all of the employees of the Houlton Water Company. They should be proud of what they accomplished to create and improve a safer work environment.