Kenya Power Introduces 7 New Safety Rules for All Workers

Kenya Power Introduces 7 New Safety Rules for All Workers

Kenya Power has introduced seven new safety and health rules for its employees and contractors as the utility company moves to strengthen workplace safety and reduce accidents.

The new 7 Golden Safety and Health Rules were launched during the company’s customer service week, with Kenya Power saying the guidelines will provide clearer safety standards for workers handling electricity and other equipment.

The rules apply to staff involved in field operations, including teams working on electricity networks where exposure to live wires and high-voltage equipment presents significant risks.

Kenya Power said the new measures are designed to simplify safety requirements while improving accountability and workplace discipline.

“Today, we launched the 7 Golden Safety & Health Rules, reinforcing our commitment to protecting the safety and wellbeing of every employee and contractor.”

The company added that the guidelines would help workers make safer decisions while carrying out their duties.

“They will simplify critical safety expectations, strengthen power line management accountability, and promote a positive safety culture across the Company.”

1. Assess safety before starting work

The first rule requires employees to assess the safety of a task before beginning work.

This is particularly important for teams operating on or near electricity lines, where poor preparation can expose workers to serious injuries or electrocution.

Workers are expected to identify potential hazards and establish appropriate safety measures before commencing any assignment.

2. Follow approved work procedures

The second rule requires employees to follow every step of the company’s approved SITE procedure when undertaking work.

The procedure provides safety instructions that guide activities and operations at project sites.

Workers must also have valid work licences or permits before carrying out authorised tasks.

3. Install protection fuses

Under the third rule, workers must install standard protection fuses on both low-voltage and high-voltage networks.

The safeguards are intended to protect electricity networks from dangerous electrical faults and reduce the risk of damage to equipment and infrastructure.

4. Wear and inspect PPE

The fourth rule focuses on personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE.

Employees must inspect their safety equipment before use and wear the required protective gear whenever they are carrying out field assignments.

Kenya Power said proper use of PPE remains an important part of protecting employees from workplace hazards.

5. Maintain communication during switching

The fifth rule requires workers to establish and maintain communication when switching operations are being conducted on electricity lines.

Employees must use broadcast radio communication to coordinate switching activities and ensure that teams are aware of ongoing operations.

The measure is intended to reduce communication failures during potentially high-risk electrical work.

6. No drugs or alcohol at work

The sixth rule prohibits employees from operating or accessing equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Kenya Power said workers must remain fit and alert while performing duties, particularly when handling electrical equipment or working in hazardous environments.

7. Monitor equipment condition

The final rule requires employees to continuously monitor the condition of equipment while work is underway.

Workers are expected to identify faults or unsafe conditions affecting equipment and take appropriate action before the situation creates additional risks.

Kenya Power safety record

The new rules come as Kenya Power continues efforts to improve workplace and public safety.

Staff fatalities reportedly fell by 50 per cent in 2025, from 10 deaths to five, while contractor fatalities declined from three to two.

However, public deaths remained a major concern, with faulty wiring, illegal connections, encroachment on electricity infrastructure and collapsed power lines among the reported causes of accidents.

Kenya Power’s latest safety initiative therefore seeks to strengthen compliance among employees and contractors while promoting safer practices across the electricity supply network.

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Kenya Power Introduces 7 New Safety Rules for All Workers