Great Lakes Power Transmission (GLP) received a national industry safety award at an Ottawa gala, Oct. 4.
Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt presented life-saving and safety awards to individuals and companies at the annual Occupational Health and Safety Awards reception hosted by the Canadian Electrical Association.
The company received a bronze award for being an industry leader to striving to achieve excellence in safety performance. The company's objective is to incur zero high-risk safety incidents and zero lost-time injuries.
GLP owns high voltage transmission lines across the Algoma district from Wawa to Thessalon, including industries in Sault Ste. Marie.