Industry Association Launches New Safety Rating System for Companies

To help members reach safety goals, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is introducing the NUCA Safety, Training, Awareness and Recognition (NUCA STAR) Program. “NUCA STAR has the promise to deliver an improved safety envelope for both NUCA members and the entire utility construction industry,” says Mike Flowers, NUCA director of safety, education and training. “NUCA members can promote for bids and labor needs their company’s safety culture through NUCA STAR’s standardized industry rating system. Making job site safety a top priority will attract and retain employees who see that the company recognizes the importance of a safe working environment.”The NUCA