Job Safety Brief
Thu, October 22, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
John Hart
Job site
County road 1170
Type of work
Overhead distribution
JSB index #
1
Job details
Job activity
Framing setting poles working overhead distribution
Scope / description
Framing poles setting poles
Weather
Clear
Crew on site
John, Davis,Junior, Charles, Aaron Landen, Ryder, Ethan
Submitted by
landen06wilson@gmail.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Ethan Gobble
Backup
Landen
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Weatherford regional hospital
Hospital address
3701 E Main Street, Weatherford, OK, 73096
Muster point
Forman Truck
Injury hotline
CORE 844-953-8234 (24/7) · 911 for emergencies
Job steps, hazards & safe actions
| # | Job step | Potential hazards | Safe actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driving to job | Other drivers, traffic, pedestrians, weather conditions, truck malfunctions, low limbs, low wires, animal control, backing, construction areas | Staying vigilant, communication, defensive driving, paying attention, using spotters when needed, following traffic laws, checking weather and road conditions |
| 2 | Arrive to work site | Animals other hazards | Keep eye out for any animals or hazards to myself or others |
| 3 | Setting trucks up | Pinch points , ground condition. Wildlife. Pedestrians. Slips. Trips. Falls. Cuts. Low limbs. Other property. Traffic. | Paying attention. Communication. Proper ppe. Outrigger pads. Using spotters when needed. Cones and road signs. Checking ground conditions and drainage areas |
| 4 | Pole change out | Live wire. Falling objects. Phase to phase. Phase to ground. Back feed. Rotten pole. Rotten material on poles. Shock loading. Cut. Digging. Energized wire. Overhead loads. Adjacent pole structures. Slip trips falls cuts. | Paying attention. Communication. Proper ppe. Proper coverup. Self check. Peer check. Checking and testing voltage. Using proper tools for job. Using proper materials for job. Looking up when on ground |
| 5 | Clean up job site | Pinch points. Slips trips falls cuts. Sharp objects. Pedestrian. Traffic. Lifting heavy objects. Wild life and animals. Damaging truck and trailer. Damaging others properties. Backing. Low limbs. Low wire | Paying attention. Communication. Proper ppe. Cones and road signs. Using spotters. Using help lifting object. Securing load on truck and trailers |
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 PermitExcavation PermitWorking at Heights PermitElectrical Isolation / LOTO PermitCrane / Lifting Permit
Crew (8)
- John Hart
- Landen Wilson
- Davis Burcham
- Jonathan Summers
- Aaron Averett
- Ryder Hart
- Ethan Gobble
- Charles Linares
8 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269) · Inspector: Dennis Hanks