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KE Safety Philosophy

Our dedication to safety goes beyond policies, programs and compliance with OSHA regulations and NFPA standards. Safety is a core value and the foundation of how we operate as One United Team.

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We believe

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    Every person has the right to go home in the same condition they arrived.
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    Every employee has both the authority and responsibility to stop work if something is unsafe.
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    Safety is a decision made by everyone at KE.

Safety by Choice, Not by Chance

Electrical work carries inherent risks: arc flash exposure, energized equipment, high-voltage systems and complex shutdown coordination. We mitigate these risks through planning, training and accountability.

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Serious Injury Prevention

Focusing on the Hazards We Cannot Afford to Get Wrong.

Some hazards leave little or no room for error. KE’s Serious Injury Prevention approach, reinforced through our Shit That Kills You (STKY) campaign, focuses attention on the high-energy activities and conditions that have the potential to cause life-altering or fatal injuries.

The STKY campaign gives our teams a consistent way to recognize these hazards and put the right controls and safeguards in place before work begins.

Before high-risk work begins, our teams are expected to ask:

  1. What high-energy hazards are present?
  2. Who could be exposed to that energy?
  3. What controls will prevent contact or release?
  4. How will we verify those controls are in place and effective?
  5. What changes would require us to stop and reassess?

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A Shared Responsibility

Safety is not owned by one department. Every KE team member has a role in protecting themselves, those around them and the jobsite.

Every employee is empowered to:

  • Stop work without fear of retaliation
  • Report hazards, near misses, good catches and improvement opportunities
  • Challenge unsafe behaviors regardless of title
  • Support coworkers who may be fatigued, distracted or under pressure

Dedicated Safety Support

Our in-house Safety Team - licensed electricians and master electricians with NFPA 70E, NCCER, and WSO certifications - serves as advisors, coaches, and technical resources; however, safety leadership is a responsibility at every level.

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Technology That Connects

KE utilizes innovative technologies making safety information easier to access, act on and learn from in the field.

Digital Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Completed daily before work begins to align crews on the task, hazards and required controls.

iTrack Incident Management

Allows employees to report injuries, property damage, vehicle incidents, near misses, good catches and improvement opportunities for timely review and follow-up.

KE’s safety technology is mobile with field ready access designed to support employees where the work occurs. Through constant monitoring from the safety team, trends are identified, procedures are strengthened, and recurring risks are mitigated. Reporting is not viewed as failure, but as a point of organizational learning.

In 2025, 60% of iTrack reported incidents were near misses, good catches or suggestions for improvement, demonstrating how our technology turns field reporting into actionable safety insights.

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Respect

We’ve built a culture where people know they can speak up and will be heard. That foundation of respect, professionalism and looking out for one another strengthens our teams and helps us continually raise the standard for safety.

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Connect With Our Safety Team

Have a safety question or want to learn more about KE’s approach? Connect with our Safety Team through the contact form below.

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