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Transmission Project Safety
Transmission contractors will find work rules and training materials in this section to help complete your job safely.
Who to call before the work begins
Before working near power lines, you can request information about:
- Voltage information and assistance
- Overhead and underground hazards
- OSHA's minimum safe working distances from exposed energized parts
For these questions, call us at:
- Connecticut: 888-544-4826
- Eastern Massachusetts: 800-592-2000
- Western Massachusetts: 800-880-2433
- New Hampshire: 800-362-7764
For any other questions, please contact your local Eversource safety representative at the number below.
| State | Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| All States | Tom Leblond | Capital Projects/Transmission Safety Manager | 207-252-3589 |
| New Hampshire | Joshua Scott | Sr. Safety Advisor | 603-848-7759 |
| Massachusetts | Johnny Fu | Sr. Safety Advisor | 508-523-5175 |
| Connecticut | Mike Siegel | Sr. Safety Advisor | 929-319-9680 |
Transmission Work Rules
The work rules below govern the safety and health aspects of the way contractor, subcontractors and others perform work on Eversource facilities, properties and work sites.
The rules convey Eversource's minimum expectations regarding safety and health practices, and may exceed federal, state and local regulations.
All files are PDF format unless otherwise noted.
- Download Safety Policy 005
- Safety Tips for Contractors Working Near Power Lines Brochure
- Protective Grounding Inside Substations
- Vehicle and Equipment Grounding in Substations
- Testing of Temporary Protective Grounds
- Pre-job Briefing Form / Job Hazard Assessment
- SF6 Gas Handling Procedures (TD 710)
- Transmission Arc Flash Protection Program (M8-MT-2018, Rev. 5)
- Eversource Tailboard