Cherry City Electric's Construction Services

Cherry City Electric is currently directing its resources to establish a behavior-based safety culture, where all employees are held accountable for safety. Extensive annual in-house training seminars have been completed with management, supervisors and foremen in an effort to establish themselves as a fore leader in the industry. Qualified and competent training includes:

Safe Electrical Work Practices "Qualified Person"
Trench/Excavation
Confined Space
Fall Protection
First Aid/CPR
Foreman/Supervisor Responsibilities
Scissor/Boom Lift Operation
Powder Actuated Gun
Accident Investigation
Job Site Inspections
Train the Trainer/Communication
Disciplinary Action
OSHA 10-Hour
Scaffold User
Forklift Certified
Traffic/Flagger Safety
Haz Whopper Training

During 2003, Cherry City Electric's EMR (Experience Modification Rate) was .69. As one of the lowest EMR in the country for an electrical contractor, this was a significant milestone achievement. We achieved this because of our commitment to continuous safety improvement and by raising the expectations at the foreman level.

Our job closing evaluations are made not solely on quality and productivity but also safety performance.

Cherry City Electric safety recognition awards are earned both by individuals and jobs or departments. Cherry City Electric has received numerous industry safety awards which include:

2002 IBEW/NECA Local 48 Safety Contractor of the Year
2001 NECA Safety Contractor
2000 NECA Safety Contractor
1999 OSHA Award Outstanding Achievement
1998 OSHA Award Outstanding Achievement