Contractor & Worksite Safety
Safety is everybody’s responsibility.
Safety starts before the job begins.
Every job site presents unique risks. Reviewing safety requirements, planning work activities and maintaining awareness around electrical infrastructure help prevent injuries and keep crews safe.
Review applicable safety requirements before beginning work and consult these resources whenever working near Evergy facilities, equipment or energized electrical systems. Evergy requires contractors to understand and follow applicable safety standards and ethical business practices while performing work on our behalf.
Contractor Safety Requirements and Expectations
Contractors working for or alongside Evergy must comply with applicable safety requirements, site-specific procedures and workplace standards. These requirements help protect workers, the public and critical infrastructure while supporting a safe work environment across all operations.
Review the safety documentation that applies to your scope of work:
- Corporate Safety Requirements
- Generation Safety Requirements
- Field Safety Requirements
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Access your business user account here or visit our Supplier page to learn more about doing business with Evergy.
Effective January 2019, Evergy established a business relationship with ISN (www.isn.com) to further enhance our contractor management program. ISNetworld is serving Evergy as our primary contractor information management system. Certain "field service" contractors are required to become subscribers to ISNetworld.
The ISN subscription requirements depend on the following three factors:
- Field service work activities must be at/on any Evergy work sites or locations. This does not include off-site labor or services;
- The nature of work being completed; and
- The risk and exposure.
Your Evergy business partners will work with you to gain a clear understanding of the nature of your work, exposure and risk to identify if your company may need to be a subscriber of ISN.
Note: Contractors will be required to complete an annual onboarding/orientation prior to commencement of work. View the orientation - contractor job aid and process.
Power Line Safety
Contractors and arborists should exercise extreme caution when working near overhead electrical lines.
- Never allow tools, equipment or tree limbs to contact power lines.
- Maintain required clearance distances from energized conductors.
- Treat all power lines as energized.
First Responder Safety
Emergency situations often involve damaged poles, downed power lines and energized equipment. First responders should always assume power lines and electrical equipment are energized unless confirmed otherwise by qualified utility personnel.
Fast coordination between emergency responders and utility personnel helps protect responders, the public and affected communities. Find more resources about keeping your crew and the public safe here.