93-Day Stretch Achievements

Louden Avenue Meter Groups

Scott CookeManager, Meter Design, Strategy and Operations

Safety MeetingOctober 3, 2014

KU Metering Groups Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY

Loudon Avenue Houses Three Departments

• Meter Reading— 2 Senior MR Administration— 17 contract Meter Readers— Read over 440,000 meters during the 93 day stretch

• Field Services— 2 Coordinators— 1 Dispatcher— 15 Order Specialists (11 employees and 4 contractors)

• Meter Assets— 1 Group Leader— 1 Team Leader— 6 Meter Technicians (5 employees, 1 contractor)— 1 Clerk— Over 850 service orders completed during 93-Day Stretch

Louden Avenue Office

• Total of 24 employees• Total of 691 years of experience• Average years of experience = 29

Safety Ha zards Avoided

• Dogs• Customers• Insects• Vehicles• High voltage• Potential arc flash• Heat• Climbing• Various tripping hazards

Safety Meetings

• Employees from all three departments meet quarterly for a safety meeting

• Topics covered before and during the 93-Day Stretch:

• Meter base safety• Checking voltage before work• Using proper PPE• Looking for signs of damage• How to spot a 480-volt meter installations• How top deal with angry customers• Active shooter situations• Reporting copper theft• New locks being placed on all substations

Safety Meetings

• Weekly safety tailgates— Meter Assets employees— Field Services employees

• More interactive meetings• Periodic review of compliance training• Correct use of PPE• Recognizing jobsite hazards• Review accidents and near misses• Wellness

Field Services

The Real Winners

Tim Andrew Glen MorrisDavid Auxier Fred Moton

Bonda BurtonJohn Newton, Jr.

Chris Calvert Jack PerryMelody Cason David PlummerKay Emmitt Scott PotterPam Flora Jack RobinsonRobin Joseph James SorellTracey Lemons Troy VenablesTim Lush, Sr. Betty VerdonDavid Marler Mike WicklineDavid McGeorge Frank Wilder