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Sparks Distribution Crew Safety Audit Checklist

by Mike Roberts, from the Community

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This Sparks Distribution Crew Audit checklist helps utilities and contractors assess jobsite safety for electric linework. Verify tailgate briefings, dispatch location, and energy source controls. Confirm use and condition of PPE including hard hats, eye and hand protection, safety boots, FR clothing, rubber gloves, and fall protection. Check grounding practices, truck and bucket setup, wheel chocks, outrigger pads, and traffic control with strobes, cones, signage, and reflective vests. Review tools, live line equipment, cover-up, qualified personnel, observers, and crew communication, then capture verification signatures and photos.

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