Worker safety is about much more than regulations and compliance – it’s the foundation for a thriving workplace, healthier and happier employees, and greater organizational success. Prioritizing safety also fosters trust and loyalty, leading to lower turnover and higher job satisfaction. In line with our Core Value of Safety, Pittsburgh Water is proud to have recently launched our Safe People, Safe Water program. 

This new organization-wide effort is designed to reinvigorate our safety focus by empowering employees to proactively identify safety issues, work with their managers to analyze root causes, and collaboratively identify concrete actions to prevent future issues. In basic terms, the Safe People, Safe Water initiative is designed to unlock the problem-solving potential of our entire organization by engaging everyone in the effort to eliminate workplace injuries and other avoidable incidents. 

Investing in strong safety programs and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for employee safety doesn’t just benefit individuals; it also strengthens our workplace culture and better positions us to deliver on our promises to you, our customers. When workers feel safe and supported, they’re more motivated, engaged, and productive. A safe and efficient work environment minimizes disruptions caused by incidents or injuries, resulting in smoother workflows, fewer unplanned absences, and reduced downtime. As a result, I'm confident that this organization-wide focus will lead to overall better end results for our customers. 

Safety is top-of-mind here at Pittsburgh Water, and we’re confident that programs like Safe People, Safe Water will only further enhance that focus. Only through a sustained focus on safety can we fulfill our mission to support our region by protecting public health and the environment through the delivery of safe and reliable water services. 

-Will Pickering, CEO