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Welcome to the City of Lewiston's Safety Program web site. As "Work Together; Work Safe" is Lewiston's theme to advocate for injury free work environments, we maintain a multi-faceted safety program, which includes ongoing training and on-site inspections. Please enjoy the site, and please feel free to send any "safety" questions or suggestions to the City's Safety Coordinator, Bill Stretton, at dmailhot@ci.lewiston.me.us

March 2003 saw a winning entry in the City's safety logo contest. Ideas submitted by Dave Gudas, Lewiston's Personal Computer Coordinator, served as the foundation for the final product. Dave is pictured here at the March 18, 2003, City Council meeting where a recognition certificate & $50 local restaurant certificate were presented to him by Safety Coordinator Bill Stretton. Denis Jean, Human Resources Director, highlighted the City's efforts to reduce human suffering from workplace injury, as well as reduce workers compensation costs. City Administrator Jim Bennett also echoed those goals during the presentation.

The following graphs depict workers compensation losses for the City of Lewiston for the last three years, which encompass medical payments & lost time wages (indemnity). We are pleased to report that we have seen a huge decline in such losses in 2003! The areas visually graphed are: Administration; Department of Public Works; Fire Department; Parks & Recreation; Police Department; School; and Water.