Job Safety Brief
Sat, October 10, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Charles Kinard
Job site
Multiple locations
Type of work
Storm restoration
JSB index #
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Job details
Job activity
Restoration
Scope / description
Storm restoration
Weather
Light rain overcast
Crew on site
Landen, Ethan, Junior, Aaron, Charles
Submitted by
egobble9@gmail.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Charles Kinard
Backup
Ethan Gobble
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Hospital address
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Birmingham, AL 35209 United States, Birmingham, AL, 35209
Muster point
Foreman truck
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies
Job steps, hazards & safe actions
| # | Job step | Potential hazards | Safe actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setting trucks up | Pinch points, other vehicles, terrain | Communication, look out for one another, |
| 2 | Paying attention | Hot wire, trees, limbs, other vehicles, animals | Communication, be aware of surroundings, lookout for one another |
| 3 | Vines moved and wire put back up properly | Limbs, trees, and hot wire, generator back feed | Communication, look up, be aware, surroundings |
| 4 | Power back on | Not filled in | Not filled in |
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
- 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
- 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 (5)
- Charles Kinard
- Ethan Gobble
- Landen Wilson
- Jonathan Summers
- Aaron Averett
5 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269)