Customer
Duke Energy
Location
Charlotte, NC
Highlights
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STAR Protocol Prevented Injury in Hazardous Terrain
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PPE Readiness Demonstrated Field Risk Awareness
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Broader Awareness of Non-Utility Hazards Boosted Safety Culture
Identifying Hidden Hazards During Underground Loop Audit
The Challenge
The Solution
- Stop & Think: The field lead recognized the unusual terrain and took time to assess conditions before proceeding further.
- Act & Review: Upon identifying the rusty nail hazards, the team exercised caution and adjusted their route while continuing the inspection.
Key Benefits
- Reinforced Use of STAR Protocol: The field application of STAR helped prevent potential injury before the hazard caused harm.
- Proactive PPE Use: The use of appropriate footwear demonstrated good planning and helped mitigate an otherwise high-risk situation.
- Hazard Reporting & Awareness: This event raised awareness of residual site dangers unrelated to current utility work.
The Results
- No Injuries Reported: The hazard was identified before any incident occurred.
- Field Safety Awareness Enhanced: Team members were reminded to stay alert, especially in wooded or overgrown access routes.
- Actionable Feedback Provided: The situation was documented and shared as a reminder for future backyard or off-road transformer inspections.