2007 Champion Winner - The Parsons Iraq Joint venture
The Parsons Iraq Joint venture (PIJv), a joint venture between WorleyParsons and Parsons Corporation, was engaged by the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) to perform reconstruction work in Iraq between 2004 and 2007. It was a critical part of the post-hostilities reconstruction program, having a focus on the restoration of Iraq’s oil and gas facilities.
Throughout the performance of its work, PIJv took a disciplined, yet proactive, approach to ensure the safety and welfare of the team. Much of the work involved the completion of projects in remote parts of the north and south of Iraq, requiring frequent travel by road. In conjunction with the USACE, the team developed and implemented a comprehensive set of safety and emergency processes and procedures, particularly in relation to the movement of personnel by vehicles to and from the job sites. On the occasions when the requirements could not be met, the team proactively worked to minimize or eliminate movements until the correct transportation could be provided.
This disciplined yet proactive approach by the team, in an extremely challenging and hostile project environment, enabled them to safely complete a truly remarkable and valuable project for the people of Iraq.
2006 Champion Winner - Don Dismukes
Don Dismukes has been the site manager at Colbert Fossil Plant in Alabama, USA, for almost 12 years. This plant is one of the assets managed through the GUMBK partnership under the long term Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) power alliance.
Don is responsible for the implementation of the safety program and personally conducts site safety orientations with employees. Don’s dedication to providing employees with a safe workplace is reflected in the safety performance of the plant, which has not seen a last lost time accident since December 1994. The GUMBK partnership recently received an award from TVA’s workers compensation insurer for outstanding achievement.