AICON — Completed Damaged Pole Replacement Briefing

Completed

Job Safety Analysis

5/19/2026 · Job # H2-12

Job Information

Job Number

H2-12

Crew Identifier

935127093

Customer / Facility

Power Utility / Oak Ridge Feeder

Location

County Road 18

Person in Charge

Ken Hallaran

Foreman

Andre Monnier

Spotter

Jordan Ellis

Designated Observer

Taylor Reed

Work Type

Overhead DistributionConstructionMaintenance

Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Number

555-555-5555

Nearest Hospital

Lane Regional Medical Center
6300 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791

Nearest Intersection

4225 Pope Rd, Zachary, LA 70791

EMS Caller

Jordan Martin

Will Meet EMS

Taylor Reed

Will Administer First Aid

Casey Morgan

Emergency Assembly Location

Foreman truck, outside the barricaded work zone

First Aid / AED Location

Foreman truck

Crew Members Present

Andre Monnier, Stephen Kerry, Ken Hallaran, Jordan Ellis, Taylor Reed, Jordan Martin, Casey Morgan, Morgan Lee

Job Description & Work Procedures

Job Scope

Replace a damaged overhead distribution pole. The crew discussed coordinating switching, obtaining clearance, de-energizing the circuit, testing dead, installing grounds, removing and transferring the pole-mounted transformer, pulling the damaged pole butt, digging and setting a new pole, framing the new pole, transferring conductors, removing grounds, releasing clearance, and restoring service.

Pre-Work Checklist

Job WalkdownDrive to JobSet Up EquipmentPosition TrucksVehicle and Equipment Pre-Trip / Pre-Use InspectedInspect Pole / Structure Condition

Work Sequence Discussion Points

Remove / Wreck Out Old PolePull Pole ButtDigging Pole HolesPole HandlingPole RiggingSet PolePlumb PoleFrame PoleReplace PoleTransfer ConductorsUntie PrimaryCut Wire / ConductorsHang / Install TransformerRemove / Replace TransformerTest Transformer VoltageRestore Site

Energy Controls

Circuit

OCR-417

Nominal Voltage

7.6 kV Distribution

Clearance Order #

CLR-2026-0417

Hold Tag #

HT-88214

Clearance Needed

Clearance NeededClearance Points IdentifiedDiscuss Lockout / TagoutVoltage Testing

Energy Isolation, Grounding, and Electrical Safety

De-Energized WorkConfirm IsolationLOTO CompleteBackfeed PotentialGrounding Plan NeededInstalling GroundsTemporary Grounds UsedEquipment GroundedEPZ Established & VerifiedWorking Near Energized LinesInduced Voltage Potential

Permits & Documents

LOTO / ClearanceOne-line Diagram / SchematicsLocate TicketOne Shot NeededLifting / Rigging Permit

Locate Ticket

DEMO-811-4471

One Shot

Needed / reviewed before switching

Hazards & Controls

Site Conditions

Public AccessNear RoadwayOther Crew on SiteWildlife PresenceUnderground Utilities PresentUneven TerrainOpen Holes or TrenchesTraffic

Safety Hazards

Step / Touch PotentialArc FlashInduced Voltage PotentialBackfeed PotentialLine of FirePinch PointsSuspended LoadsDropped Object PotentialFalls from HeightSlips / Trips / FallsStored Energy / TensionOpen Holes or TrenchesFire Hazards

Mitigations

Clearance / LOTO VerifiedGrounds Installed Source and Load SideEPZ Established and VerifiedHand Dig in Tolerance ZoneOpen Holes Barricaded or CoveredRigging Inspected Before UseTag Lines Used for Controlled Lifts3 Points of Contact

Worksite Protection / Traffic Control

Safety Barriers / BarricadesTemporary Traffic Control

Equipment & PPE

Equipment in Use Today

Digger DerrickAerial LiftBackhoe / Mini ExcavatorAugerHydraulic TamperHoistsRubber Line GuardsLaddersPower ToolsHydrovacSkid SteerChain Saw

PPE Required

Hard HatSafety GlassesFR ClothingEH / Work BootsHigh Vis VestsRubber Gloves / SleevesHearing ProtectionFall ProtectionFace ShieldChainsaw Chaps

Briefing Summary

AICON Transcript Analysis

Main Task

The crew discussed replacing a damaged overhead distribution pole on the Oak Ridge Feeder at County Road 18. The work will include setting up the work zone, coordinating clearance and switching, testing the circuit dead, installing grounds, removing and transferring the pole-mounted transformer, pulling the damaged pole butt, digging and setting the replacement pole, framing the pole, transferring conductors, testing transformer voltage, restoring service, and cleaning up the site.

Crew & Roles

Ken Hallaran — Person in charge for the job brief and stop-work decision-making.
Andre Monnier — Foreman responsible for confirming the work plan and field execution.
Jordan Ellis — Spotter for equipment movement, pole handling, and work near traffic.
Taylor Reed — Designated observer for electrical exposure, MAD awareness, and critical energy-control steps.

Authorizations & Switching

Permissions/Clearances: Clearance is required before work begins. Clearance points and LOTO are to be discussed and verified before the crew contacts conductors or equipment.
Switching Orders/Instructions: The crew discussed coordinating switching for Circuit OCR-417, de-energizing the work area, testing dead, and installing temporary grounds before beginning pole and transformer work.
Grounding: Grounds are to be installed on the source side and load side of the work zone, with the EPZ established and verified before work proceeds.

Key Numbers (As Stated)

Circuit: OCR-417
Nominal Voltage: 7.6 kV Distribution
Clearance Order #: CLR-2026-0417
Hold Tag #: HT-88214
Locate Ticket: DEMO-811-4471
Grounds: Two sets, source side and load side of the work zone

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Job Steps

1

Conduct job walkdown and set up work zone

Equipment

Trucks, cones, barriers/barricades, signage

Hazards

Traffic, public access, uneven terrain, underground utilities, damaged pole condition

Mitigations

Complete walkdown, confirm locates, position trucks, establish temporary traffic control, barricade the work area, inspect pole/structure condition before work begins

PPE

Hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, EH boots, high-vis vest, work gloves

Discussion Notes

Ken Hallaran opened the discussion by stating the crew is replacing a damaged pole and asked everyone to tie the hazards back to the pole replacement, transformer transfer, excavation, and restoration work. Andre Monnier confirmed the work zone needs to be established before trucks and equipment are positioned.

2

Coordinate switching, clearance, and energy control

Equipment

LOTO equipment, voltage tester, temporary grounds, rubber goods

Hazards

Electrical contact, arc flash, step/touch potential, backfeed potential, induced voltage, working near energized lines

Mitigations

Obtain clearance, identify clearance points, confirm isolation, complete LOTO, test dead, install grounds, establish and verify EPZ, maintain MAD until the line is de-energized, tested, and grounded

PPE

FR clothing, rubber gloves/sleeves as required, hard hat, safety glasses, EH boots

Discussion Notes

Andre Monnier called out that this is de-energized work but the crew will treat the line as energized until clearance is obtained, voltage testing is complete, and grounds are installed. Taylor Reed was identified to observe electrical exposure and MAD-critical steps.

3

Prepare damaged pole and transfer/remove equipment

Equipment

Aerial lift, digger derrick, hoists, rubber line guards, rigging

Hazards

Damaged pole condition, suspended loads, dropped objects, line of fire, pinch points, falls from height, stored energy/tension

Mitigations

Do not climb the damaged pole until condition is verified, inspect rigging before use, keep personnel out from under suspended loads, assign spotter, use controlled lifts and tag lines

PPE

Fall protection for aerial work, hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, work gloves, face shield as needed

Discussion Notes

Jordan Ellis was assigned as spotter for the equipment movement and lifting work. The crew discussed controlling the transformer and other attachments before the damaged pole is disturbed.

4

Excavate around damaged pole and remove pole butt

Equipment

Hydrovac, backhoe/mini excavator, hand tools

Hazards

Underground utilities, open holes/trenches, uneven terrain, line of fire, pinch points, traffic exposure

Mitigations

Review locate ticket, hand dig in tolerance zone, barricade or cover open holes, maintain equipment exclusion areas, use spotter for equipment movement

PPE

Hard hat, safety glasses, high-vis vest, work gloves, EH boots

Discussion Notes

The crew discussed that the locate ticket must be reviewed before excavation and that hand digging is required in the tolerance zone. Ken Hallaran reminded the crew to keep the open hole protected while the old pole butt is removed.

5

Dig/auger new pole hole and set new pole

Equipment

Digger derrick, auger, hydraulic tamper, tag lines, rigging

Hazards

Suspended load, swing radius, struck-by exposure, pinch points, uneven terrain, open hole

Mitigations

Inspect rigging before use, use tag lines, keep personnel out of the line of fire, use spotter, barricade the hole, plumb and stabilize the pole before release

PPE

Hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves, high-vis vest, EH boots, hearing protection around equipment

Discussion Notes

Andre Monnier called out the need to control the lift with tag lines and to keep everyone out from under the pole while it is being set. Jordan Ellis confirmed he would maintain visual contact with the equipment operator.

6

Frame new pole and reinstall/transfer transformer and conductors

Equipment

Aerial lift, hoists, rubber line guards, rigging, power tools

Hazards

Working at height, dropped object potential, line of fire, pinch points, conductor movement, stored energy/tension, electrical exposure

Mitigations

Use fall protection, maintain controlled work positioning, inspect rigging, control conductor movement, keep observer in place, test transformer voltage before service restoration

PPE

Fall protection, FR clothing, rubber gloves/sleeves as required, hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves

Discussion Notes

The crew discussed transferring the transformer and conductors only after the new pole is set and secured. Taylor Reed was identified to stay focused on electrical exposure and the crew agreed to verify transformer voltage before restoration.

7

Remove grounds, release clearance, and restore service

Hazards

Re-energization exposure, backfeed, step/touch potential, tools or personnel inside the work zone

Mitigations

Account for crew, tools, and materials; confirm all personnel are clear; remove grounds in the proper sequence; release clearance/hold tag only after the work area is ready; restore service through the switching process

PPE

FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, EH boots, rubber gloves/sleeves as required

Discussion Notes

Ken Hallaran stated that the crew will not release clearance or restore service until everyone is accounted for, tools and material are clear, and grounds are removed in the correct sequence.

8

Clean up and close out

Equipment

Trucks, barriers/barricades, tools, restoration materials

Hazards

Traffic, slips/trips/falls, open hole or uneven backfill, remaining debris

Mitigations

Restore site, backfill and secure disturbed ground, remove traffic control when safe, complete final tool/material check, verify no scope change remains open

Discussion Notes

The crew agreed to restore the site after service is restored and remove the work zone controls only after the area is safe for the public and equipment is clear.

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Additional Hazards & Mitigations Discussed

Damaged Pole: The pole condition was called out as a direct work hazard. The crew discussed inspecting the pole/structure before work and not climbing it until the condition is verified.

Traffic and Public Access: Work is near the roadway with public exposure. The crew discussed temporary traffic control, safety barriers/barricades, high-vis vests, and spotter use.

Underground Utilities and Open Holes: The locate ticket was discussed before excavation. Controls include hand digging in the tolerance zone and keeping open holes barricaded or covered.

Suspended Loads and Line of Fire: Pole handling and transformer transfer create suspended-load and struck-by exposure. The crew discussed rigging inspection, tag lines, spotter control, and keeping personnel out from under suspended loads.

Human Performance

Human Performance Traps Present

Time PressureOverconfidenceDistractions

HP Tools Discussed

Self-Check, Questioning Attitude, Effective Communication, Peer Check

HP Discussion Summary

The crew discussed using self-check before clearance, test-dead, grounding, lifting, cutting, and re-energization steps. They agreed to use questioning attitude around pole condition, backfeed, locate accuracy, load path, and transformer connections. Effective communication and peer check were emphasized for communication between the PIC, observer, spotter, equipment operator, and bucket worker, especially before energizing or moving suspended loads.

Weather Conditions

🌡️ High: 99°F❄️ Low: 73°F

Hydration Monitor

Casey Morgan

Weather Monitor

Morgan Lee

Weather Discussion

The weather discussion focused on heat, hydration, lightning, and wind/lift restrictions. The forecast showed temperatures rising from 83°F at 6:00 AM to 99°F by 11:00 AM before dropping into the low 90s and 70s later in the day. Casey Morgan was identified as hydration monitor, with water access and fatigue monitoring emphasized during digging, pole setting, and FR clothing use. Morgan Lee was identified as weather monitor and will stop work when lightning is within 10 miles, with a 30-minute wait after the last thunder/lightning before resuming. The crew also discussed reassessing bucket work, digger derrick use, tag lines, and suspended loads if wind increases.

Time	Temp	Conditions	Wind
6:00 AM	83°F	Clear	2 mph
7:00 AM	85°F	Sunny	3 mph
8:00 AM	88°F	Sunny	4 mph
9:00 AM	92°F	Sunny	5 mph
10:00 AM	96°F	Sunny	6 mph
11:00 AM	99°F	Sunny	6 mph
12:00 PM	91°F	Partly Cloudy	7 mph
1:00 PM	92°F	Partly Cloudy	7 mph
2:00 PM	73°F	Partly Cloudy	8 mph
3:00 PM	74°F	Partly Cloudy	8 mph

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