American Current

Job Safety Brief

Sun, October 11, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Michael McNeal
Job site
2951 cottage grove dr
Type of work
Storm restoration
JSB index #
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Job details

Job activity
Restoring power to customers house
Scope / description
Service and guy broke off pole. Transformer leaking
Weather
Sunny
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
Backup
Isreail Rouse
Radios & cell working
Yes
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 stepPotential hazardsSafe actions
1Pulling meters Backfeed Isolate ourselves from back feed by pulling meters and creating air gap.
2Test for voltage Electrocution Test for voltage wear rubber gloves if wire is up pole.
3Repairing 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
4Entergizing 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

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
  • 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)

5 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269)