When you have a large staff working daily with grooming, snowmaking and ski lift equipment, a year without a serious workplace accident is an impressive accomplishment. (photo: Okemo Mountain Resort)

Okemo Employees Mark Year Without Workplace Accident

Ludlow, VT – Okemo Mountain Resort’s Mountain Operations Department was recently recognized for its commitment to safety. The department of nearly 100 staff members at the southern Vermont ski and snowbaord resort marked a full year without a recordable accident. No one from Mountain Operations sought medical treatment or lost time from work due to an injury since January 2011.

When you have a large staff working daily with grooming, snowmaking and ski lift equipment, a year without a serious workplace accident is an impressive accomplishment. (photo: Okemo Mountain Resort)
When you have a large staff working daily with grooming, snowmaking and ski lift equipment, a year without a serious workplace accident is an impressive accomplishment. (photo: Okemo Mountain Resort)

“This is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Okemo Vice President of Human Resources Crystal Stokarski. “Every one of our team members in Mountain Operations works with varying conditions, schedules, team members and projects. To do all this accident free, while always accomplishing their goals, is awesome. These folks are truly role models for all of us!”

During a recent managers’ meeting, Okemo Vice President and General Manager Bruce Schmidt presented a plaque to Mountain Operations managers in attendance.

At Okemo, a formal Safety Committee meets regularly to discuss ways to increase safety awareness and develop appropriate safety policies.

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