Tideland has earned the Certificate of Safety Achievement for 2018, a reflection of the co-op’s commitment to a culture of safety.

The co-op vice president, director J. Douglas Brinson, accepted the award at the N.C. Electric Cooperatives’ annual meeting in Raleigh on April 3.

To earn the award, the cooperative underwent an unannounced safety inspection, conducted by the N.C. Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC).

The inspection reviewed every aspect of the co-op to determine if an adequate level of safe practices is maintained. The co-op is evaluated on the building, equipment, employee knowledge, and numerous other items. NCEMC’s Job Training & Safety division uses the nationwide RESAP program questionnaire, which addresses more than 200 safety areas.

During NCEMC’s annual meeting, Brinson was individually recognized for his 30 years of continuous service as a member of Tideland’s board of directors.

All four Tideland office locations also received workplace safety awards from the NC Department of Labor on April 16 at a ceremony held in Greenville. “A safety award shows employees and the community that you are committed to a safe work environment,” state Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry said. “A good safety record is something to be proud of, and businesses deserve to be recognized for their efforts.”

This is the fourth year in a row that Tideland’s Ocracoke office has received state recognition.