Boilermakers Recognized for Safety Leadership

October 11, 2012

Boilermakers Recognized for Safety Leadership

At the Eastern Canada Tripartite conference in August, three Boilermakers were recognized for their contributions to the industry in health & safety and were presented the 2012 Tripartite Safety Leadership Awards.

[Click to Enlarge] Edward Power, International Vice-President of Eastern Canada, presenting Corina Woodford, Lodge 203, the Health & Safety Leadership Award.

Corina Woodford of Lodge 203 plays a pivotal role in developing health & safety training in the lodge. In 2009, Newfoundland Safety Regulations required Fall Protection and Confined Space Training that followed curriculum requirements provided by Workers' Compensation. To fulfull this requirement, Sister Woodford has taught a two-day course on Fall Protection to the members of Lodge 203 and is currently working on a two-day Confined Space Training program which will be required effective in January 2013.

The plan is to increase the amount of safety training and awareness for members of Lodge 203, keeping the Boilermakers competitive in the workplace. Corina's commitment to safety will go a long way to achieve this goal.

[Click to Enlarge] Edward Power, International Vice-President of Eastern Canada, presenting Jerome Pettipas, Lodge 73, the Health & Safety Leadership Award.

Lodge 73's Jerome Pettipas' dedication to the trade and attitude towards safety has garnered him respect and admiration from both his peers and the contractors who employ him.

Jerome frequently performs the job of Steward on many projects throughout the Maritimes, from power plants to pulp mills. In this capacity, his easy-going personality and cool-headed approach to difficult situations has often been instrumental both in easing concerns of his fellow Boilermakers, and also in aiding contractors in finding solutions when challenges arise.

With the ever-increasing demand for contractors to get the job done on time and on budget, having key people who lead by example, as Jerome does, ensures that the job also gets done safely and harmoniously every time.

[Click to Enlarge] Edward Power, International Vice-President of Eastern Canada, presenting Al Wilder, Lodge 128, the Health & Safety Leadership Award.

Brother Al Wilder of Lodge 128 is a 40-year member who has always been the Health & Safety Representative on every job he has been on. He is the co-chair of the Windsor Regional Labour Management Committee run thru the IHSA. He is also an active member of the Local 128 Health & Safety Committee.