Over 100 Contractors from around Grand Cayman were reminded recently that “doing any job safely is an integral component of doing it well.”

The group attended the first annual Caribbean Utilities Company’s Contractor/Subcontractor Health, Safety and Environment Workshop which was held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort.

The goal of the workshop was for CUC to share important information regarding safety standards and safe work methods around its electrical equipment and to hear the views and concerns of contractors in an effort to ensure that all persons who work on or near CUC’s equipment do so safely.

CUC’s President and CEO, Richard Hew, said, “CUC’s safety management programme covers not only CUC’s employees but also contractors and the public. It is necessary for the contractors to work closely with CUC to ensure the best safety measures not just for themselves, but for the general public as well.”

The Company’s Health and Safety officer, Bill Shewan, spoke extensively on the necessary safety measures required when working near CUC equipment. Topics discussed included job planning, choosing the right personal protective equipment, measures for traffic protection and working safely at heights.

The attendees were also reminded of recent updates which have been made to the Company’s Work

Method Standards and they were encouraged to adhere to the safe work methods.

This workshop is just one of the many items within CUC’s health and safety management programme which seeks continuous improvement in health and safety performance and to promote health and safety as the top priority at CUC.

Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.

457 North Sound Road, P.O. Box 38, Grand Cayman KY1-1101, CAYMAN ISLANDS Tel: (345) 949-5200, Fax: (345) 949-5203, Website: www.cuc-cayman.com

Photo captions:

1) CUC’s Health and Safety Officer Bill Shewan presenting to local contractors.

2) CUC’s Supervisor, Line Construction, Alan Patino showcasing the Company’s Electric Junction.