Spotter Checklist for Overhead Powerlines

Job Details:

• Company Name: [Company Name]
• Site Address: [Site Address]
• Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
• Job Number: [Job Number]
• Supervisor Name: [Supervisor Name]

Plant / Machinery Details:

• Type of Plant: [e.g., Mobile Crane, Tip Truck, EWP]
• Make/Model: [Make/Model]
• Plant ID/Reg: [Registration Number]
• Maximum Height/Reach: [Metres]

Powerline Details:

• Location of Lines: [e.g., Northern boundary, above driveway]
• Line Voltage: [e.g., Low Voltage (240/415V), 11kV, 66kV, Unknown (Treat as最高)]
• Required Exclusion Zone: [Metres - refer to AS/NZS 4836 or Network Provider]
• Height of Lines above ground: [Metres]
• Are Tiger Tails installed? [Yes / No / N/A]

Spotter Details:

• Spotter Name: [Full Name]
• Spotter Qualification: [e.g., Safety Observer Course, Statement of Attainment]
• Qualification Number: [Certificate Number]
• Is the Spotter not the Operator? [Yes / No]

Pre-Work Checklist:

• Site induction completed with all workers.
• Underground assets located (Before You Dig plans checked).
• Overhead powerlines identified and marked on site plan.
• Exclusion zones measured and physically marked with cones or bunting if possible.
• Emergency procedures discussed (What to do if contact occurs).
• Communication method agreed (Hand signals, UHF radio, verbal).
• Weather conditions checked (Work to stop if lightning or high winds).
• Machinery stabilisers or outriggers deployed in safe zone.

Communication Plan:

• Stop Signal: [Describe the agreed stop signal]
• Emergency Signal: [Describe the agreed emergency signal]
• Radio Channel: [Channel Number if applicable]

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Reference:

• SWMS Number: [Number]
• Specific Controls in place: [List specific controls from SWMS]

Declaration:

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have read and understood the contents of this checklist. I understand the location of the overhead powerlines and the required exclusion zones. I agree to follow the communication plan and emergency procedures.

Operator Signature: ______________________ Date: //____

I, the undersigned, confirm that I am a competent safety observer. I understand my duties are to observe the work and warn the operator of any risk of encroachment into the exclusion zone. I will remain focused on the task at all times and will not perform any other duties while spotting.

Spotter Signature: ______________________ Date: //____

Supervisor Signature: ______________________ Date: //____

Network Provider Approval (if applicable):

• Reference Number: [Approval Ref #]
• Conditions: [List any specific conditions set by the provider]