If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone - and there's a better way.
Arc flash boundaries and PPE requirements change as systems are modified, but paper-based labels and logs don't keep up. Workers rely on outdated information in the field.
Complex energy isolation procedures across multiple substations and generating units demand precise documentation. Paper permits get lost, misfiled, or completed after the fact.
Line crews, substation technicians and plant operators work across dozens of sites. The safety department has no real-time view of inspections, incidents, or compliance status.
NERC, provincial utility commissions and OSHA are tightening safety requirements. Demonstrating compliance with paper records is becoming impossible at audit time.
Six modules built for the high-consequence realities of utility operations - not generic office safety.
Report electrical contacts, arc flash events, falls and near-misses from the field with photos and GPS coordinates. Works offline at remote substations and rights-of-way.
Deliver pre-job safety briefs on LOTO procedures, arc flash boundaries, confined space entry and seasonal hazards. Capture digital sign-off from every crew member.
Run lockout/tagout audits, substation inspections, pole and tower assessments and vehicle pre-trip checks with customizable checklists and photo documentation.
Track injuries from first aid through return-to-work. Manage modified duties, medical clearances and workers compensation claim timelines in one system.
Store LOTO procedures, arc flash studies, electrical certifications, confined space permits and SOPs with automatic expiry alerts. Always audit-ready.
Auto-generate presentation-ready safety reports by facility, region, or company-wide. Track TRIR, electrical contact events, near-miss trends and leading indicators.
electrical contact fatalities per year in the U.S. across all industries
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuriesaverage cost per lost-time utility worker injury (direct + indirect)
Source: NSC / Utility industry actuarial datareduction in recordable incidents within 12-18 months of going digital
Source: NSC / Industry benchmarksaverage cost of a single arc flash incident including medical, legal and equipment damage
Source: NFPA / IEEE arc flash incident data“"Our line crews work across 200 km of transmission corridor. Make Safety Easy lets them file pre-job hazard assessments and incident reports from anywhere - even without cell service. Our LOTO audit compliance went from 70% to 98% in four months."
- Director of Safety, Regional Utility, SK
The best utility safety software handles LOTO compliance, arc flash documentation, confined space permits and incident reporting across distributed field crews and generation facilities. Make Safety Easy works offline for remote substations and transmission corridors and syncs automatically when connectivity returns.
Top hazards in utilities include electrical contact and arc flash events, falls from poles and structures, lockout/tagout failures during maintenance, confined space hazards in vaults and manholes and struck-by incidents from overhead lines and equipment. OSHA 1910.269 (Electric Power Generation) and 1926 Subpart V (Power Transmission and Distribution) set the primary standards.
Canadian utilities must comply with provincial OHS regulations and the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1). Key provincial requirements include BC's OHS Regulation Part 19 (Electrical Safety), Ontario Regulation 213/91 for Construction Projects involving electrical work and Alberta's OHS Code Part 10 (Fire and Explosion Hazards). Provincial utility regulators also impose reliability and safety standards.
Utility companies that implement digital safety tools typically see 20-35% fewer recordable incidents within 12-18 months. Key improvements include documented LOTO procedures for every maintenance task, digital pre-job hazard assessments, real-time incident reporting from the field and centralized tracking of arc flash boundaries and PPE requirements across all facilities.