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Western Area Power Administration

Safely provide reliable, cost-based hydropower and transmission to our customers and the communities we serve.​

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Fire Prevention Week highlights simple safety measures

October 7, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Safety Corner

You can help protect your home and loved ones through proactive planning and preparing to respond if a fire takes place.

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Updated Hazard Communication Standard

July 29, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Safety Corner

Learn about updated Hazard Communication Standard changes, including new labeling, hazard classifications, and expanded Safety Data Sheets to enhance chemical safety at WAPA.

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June is National Safety Month

June 5, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Safety Corner

With so many safety topics to choose from, lets focus on a few that can make a big difference at work and our personal lives.

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Improving our safety culture at WAPA

March 18, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Safety Corner

As a learning organization, we strive to improve our processes, identify areas of improvement, and seek feedback from our employees.

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Safety Corner

December 2, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Recognizing and Avoiding Distraction both at home and in the workplace.

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Safety Corner: Fire preparedness essentials

October 12, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Fire can happen anywhere, and we all need to be prepared to protect ourselves

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Safety Corner

August 9, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Every August, WAPA begins a five-month process to revise the Power System Safety Manual, an effort made successful by employee participation.

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The value of safety committees

June 18, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Safety committees help keep WAPA employees safe on a local and organizational basis. They also can use input and participation from you.

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Safety Corner

April 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Safe spring cleaning. Spring is here, and for many it is a fitting time to organize and clean their homes and workspaces.

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Learn more about what we do in our “How WAPA Does Business” guide (PDF) , our annual report​ and Stat​e of WAP​A’s Assets.

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P.O. Box 281213
Lakewood, CO 80228-8213

(720) 962-7000

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