
Job Safety Brief
Sun, October 11, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Michael McNeal
Job site
2951 cottage grove dr
Type of work
Storm restoration
Job details
Job activity
Restoring power to customers house
Scope / description
Service and guy broke off pole. Transformer leaking
Crew on site
Isreail Rouse
John McKay
Arrow Rouse
Jeremiah Llera
Michael McNeal
Submitted by
mmcneal@american-current.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Michael McNeal
Nearest hospital
Providence hospital
Hospital address
6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile, .Al, .36608
Muster point
Cottage grove dr & Bungalow Ct S
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies
Job steps, hazards & safe actions
| # | Job step | Potential hazards | Safe actions |
| 1 | Pulling meters |
Backfeed |
Isolate ourselves from back feed by pulling meters and creating air gap. |
| 2 | Test for voltage |
Electrocution |
Test for voltage wear rubber gloves if wire is up pole. |
| 3 | Repairing services and splicing |
Bad connections |
When splicing secondary make the Nuetral up first then the hot legs. Pull on splices to make sure their made up good |
| 4 | Entergizing customers |
Bad voltage |
Make sure to test voltage at transformer and meter base before sending power into customers home. Inspect all connection on services that looked ok when we arrived |
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
- Backfeed controlled (customer generators / parallel sources)
Energy Isolation & Control
- Voltage tested — verified de-energized
- Other
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
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 glassesFR clothingTested rubber gloves & sleeves (by class)Leather protectorsWork glovesProper footwear (EH-rated)100% fall protection (harness / lanyard / SRL)Voltage detectorSwitch stick / hot stickInsulated line toolsChapsHi-vis traffic vestTraffic cones & signs
Permits
Hot Work PermitElectrical Isolation / LOTO Permit
Crew (5)
- Michael McNeal
- Israel Rouse
- John McKay
- Arrow Rouse
- Jeremiah Llera
5 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269)