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Work Site Observation Report for Electric Utility

by Jason Bowling, from the Community

This Work Site Observation Report template helps electric utility teams evaluate job sites and crews for safety and compliance. Assess personnel on site, required PPE, tailboard meetings, energy control, traffic control, vehicle condition, and aerial lift checks. Review methods for substation maintenance, overhead and underground line work, live line tools, pole handling, protective grounding, and confined space practices. Capture photos, note deficiencies, identify training needs, and document corrective actions aligned with OSHA 1910.269 and MUTCD.

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KEC Work Site Safety Observation Report
Use this KEC Work Site Safety Observation Report to document field safety checks for electric utility crews. Record location, date, observer, crew members, job type including overhead, underground, substation, transmission, and scope. Verify vehicles and traffic control, wheel chocks, outriggers, grounding, DOT walk around, and preflight aerial lift checks. Assess work area procedures including testing, hot stick use, pole climbing, protective grounding, ladder safety, energy control lockout tagout, cover up, and confined spaces. Confirm PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, rubber gloves test dates, fall protection, safety vest, face and eye and hearing protection, first aid kit, AED, fire extinguishers, and seat belts. Include tool condition, tailgate talks, housekeeping, storage, and comment sections with manager reviews and sign offs.
by Thomas Maddalone, from the Community
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Overhead Electrical Work Audit Checklist
This overhead electrical work audit checklist helps field crews and inspectors verify PPE, traffic control, vehicle and equipment readiness, and safe work methods before and during overhead line operations. Use it to confirm tailboards, permits, grounding, dielectric inspections, and barricades are in place, and to assess behaviors, communication, and post job reviews. Designed for utility and line maintenance teams to reduce risk and support compliance on site.
by Tammy Carter, from the Community
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IAEC Job Site Observation Checklist
This IAEC job site observation checklist supports field supervisors and crews in electric utility work. Use it to review tailgate planning, crew readiness, PPE and FR clothing, and removal of conductive items. Assess conductor work including switching, absence of voltage testing, grounding, and LOTO. Verify safe use of aerial devices, climbing gear, pole handling, trailers, vehicles, and cargo securement. Check traffic control compliance, URD excavation and terminations, tree trimming, and substation practices. Track tool and equipment condition, test dates for live line tools, jumpers, grounds, and rubber goods. Capture best practice suggestions and signatures to reinforce coaching and recognize safe performance.
by Scott Meinecke, from the Community
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Energy Contractor Field Safety Audit Checklist
This CNP Energy Contractor Field Safety Audit Checklist helps evaluate gas and electric utility contractor crews on site. It covers jobsite safety and housekeeping, electric field safety, electrical operations, gaseous atmosphere controls, trenching and excavation, personal protective equipment, ladders, hand and power tools, traffic workzones, compressed gases, and emergency action plans. Specialized sections address electric operations, switching, grounding, MAD distances, climbing, fall protection, and fleet vehicle safety. The checklist references OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 requirements to support compliance and consistent field audits across gas and electric projects.
by Roy Adams, from the Community
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