Penelec Events Highlight Family, Safety

(L.) Amy Messina tries on some of the personal protective equipment that helps to keep our field workers safe. She is the daughter of Tom Messina, field tester chief, Meter Services; (center) Decked out in safety helmet and glasses, Raelyn Caldwell is all smiles as she stands inside an aerial bucket. She is the daughter of Michael Caldwell, manager, Operations Services, Transmission.; (r.) Power Systems Institute summer intern Telley Jones conducts a pole-top rescue demonstration during a family safety event.

July 31, 2018

The summer months are a great time to hold family get-togethers. That certainly has been the case for employees across Penelec’s service territory.

The company scheduled family safety nights at 17 Penelec service centers, or districts, starting in late May and running through mid-September. The events have featured a variety of activities, including: safety trailer and pole-climbing demonstrations; aerial bucket rides; personal protective equipment displays; live music; and food and refreshments.

“So far, we’ve had great turnouts and have received some excellent feedback from employees,” says Brian Paganie, manager, External Affairs, and head of Penelec’s Family Safety Night Committee. “They really appreciate the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones while we showcase the procedures and protective equipment that help to ensure everyone returns home safely at the end of the work day.”

Family safety nights already have been held at the Lewistown, Shippensburg, Johnstown, Somerset, Altoona, Indiana, Erie, Oil City, DuBois, Clearfield and Philipsburg locations. The remaining schedule of events includes:

Towanda…………………Aug. 7

Montrose………………..Aug. 9

Mansfield…………………Aug. 21

Bradford…………………Aug. 23

Warren…………………..Aug. 28

Adam Baker brought his daughter, Perrin, to the Erie family safety night. Adam is a manager of Operations Services.

Aerial bucket truck rides are among the activities for family safety day attendees.

Hailey Rice paints the face of Claire Hazelet during the Erie event. Claire is the daughter of Robert Hazelet, regional Distribution system operator. Hailey is the girlfriend of the son of Randy Forren, supervisor, Engineering Services.