Job Safety Brief
Sun, November 1, 2026
Foreman / Crew Lead
Michael McNeal
Job site
11200 CR-1160
Type of work
Overhead distribution
JSB index #
1
Job details
Job activity
Moving wire, pulling poles, framing poles, checking voltage and rotation.
Scope / description
Pick and stick poles, framing and setting
Weather
Foggy and cloudy
Crew on site
McNeal and Edwards crew
Submitted by
michaelmcneal@american-current.com
Emergency information
Notification person
Michael McNeal
Backup
Isreal Rouse
Radios & cell working
Yes
Nearest hospital
Weatherford Regional Hospital
Hospital address
3701 E Main St, Weatherford, OK, 73096
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 | Removing three pot bank | Not checking voltage and rotation | Check voltage and rotation before and after removing and installing |
| 2 | Moving primary | Entergized primary, improper cover up, bad arm or pole up and down stream | Keep distance between phases, cover up work area properly, check structures up and down stream before moving wire. |
| 3 | Framing and setting poles | Entergized primary, pole coming Entergized, getting in pinch points | Cover primary before setting pole, look up and down the line when moving wire, keep hands and body out of pinch points. |
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
- Switching, clearance, or hold card obtained and isolation verified
- Backfeed controlled (customer generators / parallel sources)
Energy Isolation & Control
- Energized work permit obtained
Aerial Lift / Digger Derrick / Crane
- Equipment inspected
- Outriggers set and cribbing used
- 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
- Other
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
- 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
- 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 toolsHi-vis traffic vestTraffic cones & signs
Permits
Hot Work Permit
Crew (6)
- Michael McNeal
- Nic Densmore
- Israel Rouse
- Arrow Rouse
- Joseph McDonald
- John McKay
6 team member signatures captured · Job briefing acknowledged (OSHA 1910.269)