February 25, 2025 | Greenville, SC
Operations and Training Center
560 Mauldin Road Greenville, SC, 29607
ABOUT
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) invites the Upstate’s water utilities to join us for a Utility Safety Summit. We will share the processes that we are following to improve our safety program while looking forward to building a community where we can learn from each other and begin tackling challenges together.
The Utility Safety Summit is FREE to attend, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.
WHY ATTEND
The summit’s discussions will center around the latest safety practices and practical approaches that you can apply to your safety program.
There will be opportunities to network with others in the utility sector while discussing challenges and opportunities to collaborate and reinforce a safety culture.
The event also aims to launch new efforts for water utilities to regularly learn from each other and share best safety practices.
Click here for the summit’s full agenda.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Michael Gates, Environmental Health and Safety Manager - ReWa
Michael has worked in environmental health and safety for nearly 20 years. His experience includes roles in manufacturing, the automotive industry, distribution centers and government. Michael has expertise in developing safety programs, reducing injuries, environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, risk assessments and job hazard analysis.
Charles Rogers, Safety Specialist - ReWa
Charles has 10 years of experience in environmental health and safety while working in manufacturing and the utility sector. His expertise is in ergonomics, machine guarding, robotics safety, powered industrial vehicles, confined space, working at heights, contractor safety and construction safety.
Joel Jones, Chief Executive Officer - ReWa
Joel has more than 30 years of experience in the water industry, and he plays a critical role in supporting the Upstate’s future while protecting the environment. ReWa is a regional wastewater treatment and collection utility that serves more than 500,000 residents.
Rebecca West, Chief Operating Officer - ReWa
Rebecca is a respected water industry leader with more than 35 years of experience on the international, national, state, regional and local levels after beginning her career at ReWa. She served as an officer on the board of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) before becoming its president in 2009. WEF is a technical and educational organization that represents water professionals around the world. West was also named delegation leader of Water Quality Professionals to South Africa.
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