American Current

Job Safety Brief

Tue, October 13, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
John Hart
Job site
CS 2550
Type of work
Overhead distribution
JSB index #
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Job details

Job activity
Setting and framing poles
Scope / description
Setting poles and framing poles
Weather
Sunny
Crew on site
Davis, Ethan, Aaron, Matt, Junior, Landen, Ryder, Charles, John
Submitted by
egobble9@gmail.com

Emergency information

Notification person
John Hart
Backup
Charles Kinard
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Weatherford Regional Hospital
Hospital address
3701 E Main St Weatherford, OK 73096 United States, Weatherford, OK, 73096
Muster point
Foreman truck
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies

Job steps, hazards & safe actions

#Job stepPotential hazardsSafe actions
1Driving to jobsite other vehicles, pedestrians, wildlife, roads Communication, staying alert and focused, drive defensive not offensive,
2Setting up trucks Pinch points, other vehicles, pedestrians, job material Communication, looking at your surroundings,
3Setting and framing poles Falling poles, falling materials, holes, pinch points, trucks moving, pedestrians, other vehicles Communication, wearing proper ppe, be aware, cautious,

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 (9)

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