American Current

Job Safety Brief

Sat, October 10, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Michael McNeal
Job site
10787 Fairview st.
Type of work
Overhead distribution + Storm restoration
JSB index #
1

Job details

Job activity
Storm restoration
Scope / description
Broke poles and wire down
Weather
Partly cloudy
Crew on site
Isreail Rouse John McKay Arrow Rouse Michael McNeal Jeremiah Llera
Submitted by
mmcneal@american-current.com

Emergency information

Notification person
Michael McNeal
Backup
Isreail Rouse
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Provident hospital
Hospital address
6801 Airport Blvd., Mobile, Al, 36608
Muster point
Seabrook Rd& Fairview St.
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies

Job steps, hazards & safe actions

#Job stepPotential hazardsSafe actions
1Replace broke poles Load suspended in the air Catch and secure pole
2Pulling up wire Wear rubber gloves when handling wire. Make sure clearances are in place, ground have been installed, and back feed has been isolated

Energy isolation

Clearance / control held by
Michael McNeal
FR clothing (min.)
CAT 2

Hazard controls briefed

Energized Electrical

  • Voltage identified / treat as energized until proven otherwise
  • Minimum Approach Distance established and briefed
  • 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)

Energy Isolation & Control

  • Clearance / control in place
  • Protective grounds installed
  • Switch(es) open & tagged
  • Voltage tested — verified de-energized

Aerial Lift / Digger Derrick / Crane

  • Equipment inspected
  • Outriggers set and cribbing used
  • Insulated boom tested
  • Spotter used
  • Tag lines 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

  • Other

Work Zone & Traffic Control

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

Storm & Environmental

  • Downed-line / contact procedure reviewed
  • Damaged poles and structures assessed
  • Generator backfeed controlled
  • 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 & signs

Crew (1)

1 team member signature captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269) · Inspector: Israel -Rouse