Texas Mutual Insurance grant affords AC to expand safety culture
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo College’s Risk Management Program received a $100,000 check (safety grant) on Tuesday from Texas Mutual Insurance. AC provides safety training for those who work in construction, manufacturing and transportation industries to help reduce work related accidents or injuries.
“Because of the cost which can be an obstacle for small companies to be able to provide this kind of safety, there are opportunities to allow employers to get this safety training for free,” said Jeff Wallick, Environmental Safety Director at Amarillo College. “It’s a big deal and it helps the businesses save money and keeps people safe at work.”
AC is one of ten colleges across the state of Texas to receive this grant this year.
This is the fourth grant AC has received from Texas Mutual for safety training. Since 1999, Texas Mutual has awarded $8.8 million in safety grants to various colleges.