American Current

Job Safety Brief

Mon, September 28, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Hunter Dye
Job site
County road 11-80
Type of work
Overhead distribution + Transmission
JSB index #
1

Job details

Job activity
Reconduct
Scope / description
Framing poles, setting poles, pulling wire, setting up anchors, pulling guy wires, moving transformers
Weather
Partly Sunny, high of 87
Crew on site
Hunter Dye, Junior, Aaron, Ethan, Landen
Submitted by
egobble9@gmail.com

Emergency information

Notification person
Ethan Gobble
Backup
Landen Wilson
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Weatherford Regional Hospital
Hospital address
3701 E Main St Weatherford, OK 73096 United States, Weatherford, OK, 3701
Muster point
Foreman’s truck near the closet incident
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies

Job steps, hazards & safe actions

#Job stepPotential hazardsSafe actions
1Driving to the jobsite Other drivers, traffic, pedestrians, weather conditions, truck malfunctions, low limbs, low wires, animal control, backing, and construction areas Staying vigilant, communication, defensive driving, paying attention, using spotters when needed following traffic laws, checking weather conditions, and road laws
2Setting up trucks Pinch points, ground conditions, wildlife, pedestrians, slips, trips, falls, cuts, low limbs, traffic Paying attention, communication, outrigger pads, cones if needed, using spotters, securing load on truck
3Setting pole Overhead loads, phase to phase, phase to ground, adjacent pole structures, slips trips, falls, cuts, scrapes, holes, pinch points, falling objects, truck becoming energized Paying attention, communication, pole guards, proper ppe, vigilant, self check, peer check, taking safety precautions
4Pole change out Live wire, falling objects, phase to phase, phase to ground, back feed, rotten poles, shock loading, cut, digging, energized wire, overhead loads, slips, trips, falls, cuts, adjacent pole, pinch points Paying attention, communication, ppe, proper cover up, self check, peer check, check and testing voltage, using proper tools, look up when on the ground, grounding, using pole guards, safety precautions

Energy isolation

FR clothing (min.)
CAT 2

Hazard controls briefed

Energized Electrical

  • Voltage identified / treat as energized until proven otherwise
  • Minimum Approach Distance established and briefed
  • Cover-up / rubber goods installed (line hose, blankets, hoods)
  • Rubber gloves and sleeves inspected, air-tested, and in test date
  • Protective grounds / equipotential grounding installed
  • Switching, clearance, or hold card obtained and isolation verified
  • Test before touch
  • Backfeed controlled (customer generators / parallel sources)
  • Step and touch potential controlled

Energy Isolation & Control

  • Energized work permit obtained
  • Control of switching devices confirmed
  • Clearance / control in place
  • Protective grounds installed
  • Substation isolated
  • Breaker open & tagged
  • Switch(es) open & tagged
  • Voltage tested — verified de-energized

Aerial Lift / Digger Derrick / Crane

  • Equipment inspected
  • Outriggers set and cribbing used
  • Minimum clearance from energized lines maintained
  • Insulated boom tested
  • Spotter used
  • No personnel under suspended load

Climbing & Fall Protection

  • Wood pole inspected and sounded before climbing
  • Fall restriction / work positioning used
  • Harness and lanyard / SRL inspected
  • Anchorage point identified
  • Secondary attachment in bucket
  • Rescue-at-height plan

Ladders

  • Inspect before use
  • Maintain 3:1 angle
  • Use 3-point contact
  • Secure ladder at top or bottom
  • Use non-conductive ladder near electrical hazards
  • Keep ladder away from doors and edges

Underground / Excavation

  • Pothole or hand-dig near utilities
  • Trench protection for excavations over 5 feet
  • Spoil pile set back from edge
  • Manhole / vault treated as confined space with atmospheric test
  • Cable identified, de-energized, and grounded

Work Zone & Traffic Control

  • Traffic control plan in place
  • Signs, cones, and flaggers
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Public / pedestrian protection
  • Drop zone barricaded

Storm & Environmental

  • Downed-line / contact procedure reviewed
  • Damaged poles and structures assessed
  • Night-work lighting
  • Fatigue managed
  • Heat stress / hydration
  • Terrain and right-of-way access
  • Chainsaw / vegetation
  • Wildlife / insects

Human Performance

  • Pre-task planning
  • Fit for duty
  • Stop and think
  • Peer check
  • Avoid rushing
  • Verify critical steps
  • Ask questions
  • Job briefing held with all crew (OSHA 1910.269)

Required PPE

Hard hat / Class ESafety glassesFR clothingTested rubber gloves & sleeves (by class)Leather protectorsWork glovesProper footwear (EH-rated)Hearing protection100% fall protection (harness / lanyard / SRL)Voltage detectorTemporary protective groundsSwitch stick / hot stickInsulated line toolsHi-vis traffic vestTraffic cones & signsRespiratorPersonal flotation device (over-water)

Permits

Hot Work PermitConfined Space PermitExcavation PermitWorking at Heights PermitElectrical Isolation / LOTO Permit

Crew (10)

10 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269) · Inspector: Terry