Grayson-Collin Safety and Loss Control Prepares for the Future

Nathan Tillett becomes a Certified Loss Control Professional

Madison, Wisconsin (August 2026): Grayson-Collin Safety and Loss Control, Nathan Tillett has completed an intensive program in electric utility safety and loss control. The certified Loss Control Program isa series of workshops offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the National Utility Training & Safety Education Association. The program is designed to instruct participants in many areas related to electric utility industry safety.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nearly 4 million injuries occur annually in the workplace. One of the goals of a Certified Loss Control Professional is to help ensure a safe work environment for utility workers and the public in general. Avoiding workplace accidents avoids down time and can ultimately lead to lower utility rates.

Nathan Tillett is one of only a few electric utility professionals in the country that will receive this certification this year. The program requires participants to complete a rigorous series of seminars and tests, a 30-hour OSHA course, and a detailed final course project.

Loss Control participants go through four week-long sessions that are designed to challenge and educate participants in new, innovative safety techniques. Participants must also maintain their certificate by attending courses every year to stay on top of changes in the industry.

Nathan Tillett has been with Grayson-Collin Cooperative for 22 years.  Nathan began his career as a groundman, worked through 3^rd, 2^nd, and 1^st class proficiencies. He worked as a foreman for several years before moving into the safety and training department, working as a safety coordinator and most recently became our Manager of Loss Control. We tip our hard hats to him and his dedication to serving our members and upholding a high standard of safety for our operations team.

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