< Back to Previous Page JEA in Jacksonville FL Continues Partnership With OSHA To Reduce Worker Injuries JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), JEA and the University of South Florida will continue a partnership that has significantly reduced injuries among JEA contractors' construction employees. Between1999 and 2005, the recordable injury rate dropped from 6.11 to 2.71; the lost time incident rate dropped from 2.08 to 0.92; and the contractors' average experience modification rate dropped from 0.92 to 0.89. "The partnership's goal -- to improve safety at all JEA electric power, water and sewage supply worksites -- is reflected in these numbers," said James D. Borders, OSHA's Jacksonville area director. "We look forward to working together for the next three years." Since the partnership was signed in April 2000, a total of 29,360 employees and 2,901 supervisors have completed either the 10-hour OSHA construction safety course or the National Center for Construction Education 8-hour contractor safety orientation course. Supervisors also completed an additional 8-hour safety leadership development program. During the past six years, JEA has required pre-certification for all contractors bidding for construction jobs on JEA projects. Contractors must have a written safety and health program, a drug and alcohol free workplace, safety orientation training for all employees and supervisors, and a low injury and illness rate.