

Customer
AEP
Location
Albany, Texas
Highlights
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Immediate Field Response Prevented Potential Incidents
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Reinforcement of Safety Protocols and Awareness
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Procedural Improvement and Cultural Impact
Legacy Anchor Hazard Near New Pole Installation
The Challenge
The Solution
- Placing a cone over the exposed anchor to increase visibility and reduce the risk of contact.
- Documenting the hazard to initiate follow-up removal or further mitigation steps.
- This quick response ensured the area was secured temporarily while longer-term corrective actions could be taken.
Key Benefits
- Immediate Hazard Mitigation: Visual marking provided short-term risk reduction until full removal could be scheduled.Increased
- Situational Awareness: The event highlighted the importance of verifying ground conditions even after new infrastructure is installed.
- Lesson Integration: Reinforced use of 360-degree vehicle and site checks, especially in areas with heavy vegetation.
The Results
- No Incidents Reported: The hazard was identified and addressed before any personnel injury or equipment damage occurred.
- Procedural Awareness Boosted: This event has prompted discussions about improving end-of-job cleanup and hazard mitigation protocols.
- Safety Culture Reinforced: Team members were reminded to remain vigilant for legacy infrastructure risks, even at seemingly completed work sites.