Cheyenne, WY –August 27, 2021 –Black Hills Energy is announcing that the Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station (CPGS) is the recipient of the “Cowboy Star” Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) safety award. The achievement is the most prestigious certification offered by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services through its Occupational Health and Safety Administration. (OSHA)
“The Cowboy Star VPP program is all about continuous improvement and challenging ourselves to take outstanding safety policies and procedures and make them even better,” said Jason Hartman, director of power delivery for Black Hills Energy. “It takes honesty, openness to change and great discipline to achieve Cowboy Star status. It has taken all of us, working together as a family, to achieve our goal.”
To be considered, employers must apply to OSHA and undergo a rigorous onsite evaluation by teams of safety and health professionals. The Cowboy Star is awarded to employers who demonstrate exemplary achievement in the prevention of occupational safety and health hazards and continuously improve their safety and health management system. The distinction has only been awarded to two other companies in Wyoming’s history.
“Wyoming OSHA wants every workplace to be as safe as it can possibly be, and our Voluntary Protection Program Cowboy Star businesses share our enthusiasm for safety,” said Karen Godman, WYOSHA Program Administrator. “We are pleased to recognize Black Hills Energy's Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station for its commitment to keeping its workers safe.”
“After more than four years of working toward this award, we are very honored to receive the Cowboy Star,” said Hartman. “This designation is a testament of the true dedication that Black Hills Energy and our employees have toward safety practices at the Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station. And, while we are excited to achieve the award, we also recognize that it is only the beginning of our ongoing journey to enhance safety management systems at the CPGS through a proactive partnership with Wyoming OSHA.”
Black Hills Energy News
-
Employees in Casper, Wyoming, teamed up with the City of Casper to clean up the walking path along the Casper River. A total of nine employees, along with family members, joined in this project to clear several hundred feet of riverfront. The team collected a large amount of trash, which included… -
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Sept. 14, 2022 – Black Hills Energy announced today an updated clean energy target to further reduce methane emissions associated with its natural gas utility system. The “Net Zero by 2035” target is among the highlights featured in the company’s newly released 2021 sustainability… -
This year’s 811 Day was a huge success in Wyoming! Our employees visited local excavators in Wyoming communities, including Douglas and Casper, delivering more than 20 coolers with iced down water and Gatorade to keep crews cool and to deliver an important reminder – always call 811 before you… -
Learning is easier — and more fun — with the right school supplies. Our team in Laramie, Wyoming, recently donated a sizeable pile of school supplies to Velma Linford Elementary School in Laramie. Team members pooled their resources to collect crayons, markers, notebooks, erasers, folders, Kleenex…