Health and Safety Award Recipients

Employee Safety

This is awarded for injury avoidance/reduction.

Recipients:

• Liberty Utilities New Brunswick
• EPCOR Natural Gas LP
• Enbridge Gaz Québec

Based on TRI-F (total reportable injury frequency rate), LTI-F (lost time injury frequency rate), LTI-S (lost time injury severity rate)

Vehicular Safety

This is awarded for vehicular safety.

Recipient:

• Liberty Utilities New Brunswick
• EPCOR Natural Gas LP
• Enbridge Gaz Québec

Based on RMVI-F (reportable motor vehicle incidents – frequency)

Community Safety Champion

This is awarded to individuals or teams who have contributed to public awareness and education about the safe use of natural gas.

Recipients:

• Svetlana Cooney, Brand and Community Officer – Business Communications, SaskEnergy
• Mindy Woloschuk, Manager – Business Communications, SaskEnergy
• Joseph Daniels, Director – Indigenous Engagement, SaskEnergy

Beyond Billboards: First Nations Safety Sign Art Project

In Saskatchewan, there are 52 First Nation communities that rely on natural gas as their primary fuel source. Permanent billboards were installed in each community in the 1990s to provide both preventative and solution focused awareness regarding living and working around natural gas infrastructure. The billboards feature two of SaskEnergy’s core safety messages: ‘dig safely’ and ‘If you smell natural gas…’

Over the years, imagery and messages on the billboards have aligned with the standard mass market approach and were not designed with specific audiences in mind. The Business Communications team identified a gap with this approach and saw an opportunity to foster engagement with the Indigenous community and influence how the safety messages would resonate with Indigenous customers.

As a team, a project was initiated to revitalize safety signs in gasified First Nations communities and increase awareness of the importance of safety messages through art and cultural connection. The project team consulted with SaskEnergy’s Indigenous Engagement team to help select and commission an Indigenous artist, Jade Roberts. The project team worked with SaskEnergy field technicians throughout the province to complete the installation of a total of 104 signs in 52 communities.

Employee Safety Champion

This is awarded to individuals or teams who have consistently demonstrated high safety standards, taken proactive measures to identify and address risks, and have gone beyond their roles to influence and educate others to be safe.

Recipient:

• Derek Darley, Pipe Tech (Medicine Hat), TC Energy

Derek Darley: A Champion for Pipeline Safety

Derek Darley is a true game changer in the field of pipeline safety. As a dedicated Damage Prevention Technician, Derek’s top priority is ensuring the safety of people, property, and infrastructure. His proactive mindset and unwavering commitment to safety have made him a respected leader and educator within the team and organization.

When he’s not actively engaging with communities, landowners, and industry partners to promote pipeline safety awareness, Derek is deeply involved in shaping the very standards that guide safe operations. He plays a key role on various committees at TC Energy, where he contributes to the development, revision, and publication of critical safety documents. He is also a passionate facilitator, delivering training sessions to hundreds of employees each year.

What truly sets Derek apart is his mindset. He lives by the quote in his email signature:  “I wondered why somebody didn’t do something, then I realized I was that somebody.” This simple yet powerful statement captures Derek’s proactive approach to safety and leadership. He doesn’t wait for change — he initiates it. And in doing so, he inspires others to do the same. Derek Darley’s dedication to safety is not just part of his job — it’s part of who he is.

Notable nominees:

• Michael Moreside, SaskEnergy
• Ross Frigon, ATCO Gas
• Michel Prud’homme, Enbridge Gaz Québec

Life Saving

This is awarded to extraordinary individuals whose swift and decisive actions have averted potential tragedies, preventing the loss of life or serious injury. This accolade honors those whose courage and quick thinking in critical moments made the crucial difference between disaster and safety.

No nominations were received for 2024.

Safety Innovation

This is awarded to trailblazing individuals or teams who have demonstrated unparalleled creativity and ingenuity in developing solutions that significantly enhance workplace safety. It celebrates those who, through their inventive spirit, have contributed to the evolution of safety practices and systems.

Recipient:

• Chris Gillard, Parkway Operator, Enbridge Gas Inc.

Compressor Station – Valve Maintenance Skid

For several years, Parkway plant operators have faced challenges with transporting various equipment required for annual large bore valve maintenance within tight spaces in the compressor station year. In response, Chris developed a greasing/maintenance skid designed to fit into the bed of the John Deere UTVs used at Parkway. Chris also trained operators on troubleshooting and maintaining the skid before it was adopted for maintenance tasks within the station.

As a senior operator on the Parkway operations team, Chris brings more than two decades of experience at Enbridge’s Parkway Compressor Station. His commitment to diligence and a safety-first approach continues to make a significant positive impact on the team. Chris consistently addresses safety concerns as they arise and upholds Enbridge’s value of RESPECT in all communications with colleagues and leadership. As a result, his insights, suggestions, and feedback are regularly solicited and highly valued.

Chris contributes to fostering psychological safety among team members, leads by example in safe work practices, and demonstrates a collaborative spirit by actively participating in the development of team-oriented solutions. These attributes underscore why Chris Gillard is recognized as an Enbridge Safety Ambassador.

Notable nomination:

• Sheena Nabozniak (and team), SaskEnergy

Outstanding Driver

This is awarded to individuals or groups who have consistently demonstrated safe, respectful, and defensive driving skills while undertaking their daily work.

No nominations were received for 2024.

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