Job Safety Brief
Thu, October 8, 2026typed as 2026-08-08
Foreman / Crew Lead
John Hart
Job site
County Road 1180 Lookeba, OK 73053 United States
Type of work
Overhead distribution
JSB index #
7
Job details
Job activity
Setting poles, pulling new wire to new pole, screwing down anchors, framing poles
Scope / description
Setting poles, pulling new wire to new pole, screwing down anchors, framing poles
Weather
86.60 clear
Crew on site
Davis Burcham, Charles Kinard, Johnathan summers, Matthew Smith, Aaron Averett, John Hart, Ethan gobbles, Ryder hart, Landyn Wilson
Submitted by
davisburcham.j@yahoo.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Matthew Smith
Backup
Ryder Hart
Radios & cell working
Yes
Hospital address
Weatherford regional hospital, 3701 E Main St, Weatherford, Ok, 73096
Muster point
Forman truck
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies
Job steps, hazards & safe actions
| # | Job step | Potential hazards | Safe actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driving to job | Other drivers, pedestrians, traffic, backing, low limbs, low wire, construction areas, debris in road way, animals, road conditions, weather conditions, truck and other vehicles malfunctioning | Paying attention, communication, being vigilant, defensive driving, using spotters when needed, checking weather conditions and checking road conditions, doing a pre-trip |
| 2 | Setting up trucks | Pinch points, outriggers, slips, trips, falls, cuts, traffic, pedestrians, low limbs, low wire, backing, soft ground, drainage areas, others property | Paying attention, communication, proper ppe, outrigger pads, using spotters when needed, cones and road signs, checking ground condition and drainage areas |
| 3 | Framing poles, setting poles, pulling new wire, installing anchors | Phase to phase, phase to ground, backfeed, rotten poles, rotten material on poles, overhead loads, falling objects, adjacent pole structures, shock loading, slips, trips, falls, cuts, digging, energized wire | Paying attention, communication, proper ppe, proper cover up, self check, peer check, checking and testing voltage, using the proper tools for job, using the proper materials for the job, looking up when on the ground, grounding trucks |
| 4 | Cleaning up jobsite | Pinch points, slips, trips, falls, cuts, sharp objects, pedestrians, traffic, lifting heavy objects,y wildlife and animals, damaging truck and trailer, damaging others property, backing, low limbs, low wire | Paying attention, communication, proper ppe, using cones and road signs, using spotters when needed, using help when lifting objects, lifting properly, securing material being loaded on to trucks and trailer |
| 5 | Driving back to yard | Other drivers, pedestrians, traffic, backing, low limbs, low wire, construction areas, debris in road way, animals, road conditions, weather conditions, truck and other vehicles malfunctioning | Paying attention, communication, being vigilant, defensive driving, using spotters when needed, checking weather conditions and checking road conditions, doing a pre-trip |
Energy isolation
Clearance / control held by
John Hart
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
- Tag lines used
- No personnel under suspended load
- Other
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
- Other
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
- 811 / locates confirmed and marks verified
- 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
- Generator backfeed controlled
- 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 glassesFace shield / gogglesFR 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 toolsChapsHi-vis traffic vestTraffic cones & signsRespiratorPersonal flotation device (over-water)
Permits
Hot Work PermitConfined Space PermitExcavation PermitWorking at Heights PermitElectrical Isolation / LOTO PermitCrane / Lifting Permit
Crew (9)
- John Hart
- Davis Burcham
- Landen Wilson
- Matthew Smith
- Aaron Averett
- Ethan Gobble
- Charles Kinard
- Ryder Hart
- Jonathan Summers
10 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269) · Inspector: Denis Hank