Safety Corner

July, 2026

As we move through the summer season, our crews continue to face unique challenges, including heat stress, severe weather, increased construction activity, roadway hazards, long workdays, and vacation reset. While our commitment to reliability keeps the lights on for our communities, our commitment to safety ensures that every employee returns home safely at the end of the day.

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May, 2026

In spring, public power utilities across New England begin transitioning from winter operations to construction and capital improvement projects. This seasonal change brings increased workloads, tighter schedules, and greater exposure to energized work, excavation, and system upgrades. Quarter 2 is a crucial time to slow down, refocus, and keep safety fundamentals as the top priority. Planning, communication, and situational awareness will determine how safely and successfully we navigate through the busy construction season.

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February, 2025

Starting the year, focused, prepared and safe! A new year brings fresh opportunities and new risks. Quarter 1 often brings harsh winter conditions, post-holiday distractions, and demanding workloads. This is the time to reset expectations, refocus on fundamentals, and recommit to doing the job safely every time. The habits we reinforce now will carry us through the year.

Click below to read NEPPA Safety Committee’s first ever “Bucket Brief”, which includes key reminders and resources for crew safety and accident reports. 

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