Job Safety Brief
Mon, October 12, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Michael McNeal
Job site
1215 S Presley St Atmore Al.
Type of work
Storm restoration
JSB index #
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Job details
Job activity
Restoring power to customers
Scope / description
Broke pole and wire down
Weather
Sunny
Crew on site
McNeal and Edwards Crew
Submitted by
mmcneal@american-current.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Michael McNeal
Backup
Lance Edwards
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Atmore community hospital
Hospital address
401 Medical Park Dr, Atmore, .Al, 36502
Muster point
Not filled in
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies
Job steps, hazards & safe actions
| # | Job step | Potential hazards | Safe actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taking control over section of line | Someone operating switch while working | Tagging pole and installing pole wrap |
| 2 | Issuing clearance | Line being energized or back feed | Take clearance over section of line. Isolate all back feed potentials install grounds and wear rubber gloves when handling wire |
| 3 | Framing and working pole | Objects dropped on head | Stay clear of the butt of pole while buckets work in the air. If under them let them know. Don’t walk under suspended loads in the air. |
| 4 | Entergizing customers | Bad connection or voltage | Check all squeezes inspect that they’re made up good. Verify phases and jumpers are made up correctly so phasing don’t changes down stream. |
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
- 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
- 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
- Minimum clearance from energized lines maintained
- Insulated boom tested
- Spotter 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
- Pothole or hand-dig near utilities
Work Zone & Traffic Control
- High-visibility clothing
- Public / pedestrian protection
- Drop zone barricaded
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 detectorTemporary protective groundsSwitch stick / hot stickInsulated line toolsChapsHi-vis traffic vest
Crew (5)
- Michael McNeal
- Israel Rouse
- John McKay
- Arrow Rouse
- Jeremiah Llera
5 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269)