Acronyms
A3
What is What is Assess, Analyze and Act
Wearing this up while driving can block your peripheral vision and limit your ability to hear hazards like horns and emergency vehicles.
What is a hoodie hood?
Coaching becomes late after this many hours
What is 72
This is two of many task specific PPE that should be utilized by technicians.
What is gloves, safety rain / cold weather coat / ear plugs / sun screen / cooling clothes towels / dog horn /spray
I am the 2026 percentage goal for JBO completion
What is 90%
The R in JBO -R stands for this
What is Ride along
This day was established to remember and honor workers who lost their lives or suffered injuries and illnesses due to workplace hazards.
April 28th - National Workers Memorial Day
All footwear must have a rubber or composite sole with aggressive tread and a well-defined ___ heel.
What is 1/4 inch
I Will Walk & Work doing this and minimize turning my back on it
What is facing traffic,
All tools require a person to be this before using them.
What is Trained and Competent
Maintain a 2-foot safe distance from all of these.
What are trenches
It is strongly recommended to notify this department anytime an incident occurs involving injury or property / vehicle damage to allow support on case management.
What is EHS
FLAG
What is Footing, Line of Fire, Alignment, Get your eyes on path
This is the only time a left turn is Ok at USIC.
What is a Controlled Intersection, An intersection where a left green arrow gives you the right of way
USIC-LLC
What is the fleet ID for the driver app
I should be in a set four and the passenger side is where I am stored
What are cones
This is the 2026 target for JBO satisfaction
What is 88%- 95%
The Expectation each month for JBO-R is 90% but the goal is this
What is 100% - 1 tech per day
It was on this date and year the Safe Driving Behavior Accountability Standardization Guidelines was implemented
The COO implemented this policy in May 2024
In regard to footwear all footwear must have PR soles or inserts. PR means this.
What is puncture resistant
I Will Verify there is none of this (electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc) before starting work
What is Verify live energy exposure
OSHA requires this of all trainings, tailgates, safety briefings, & / or safety meetings.
Retained written documentation
There are these many steps in the locator job cycle
What is 11
Popping blisters when having this rash can spread the infection
What is poison Ivy / Oak / Sumac
WZP
What is Work Zone Protection
Wearing these hearing devices while driving is never acceptable at USIC.
What are Air Pods / Ear Buds / Headphones
This Safety Event should never be status as coached, reviewed, or recognized. This is a welfare check only and should be escalated to Mgt. for dismissal after completed.
What is Drowsy Driving
I should be in hand upon my approach, so I am readily available for use and not put away until the threat is verified to be mitigated
What is Dog Spray /Horn
2026 RVAPMM Target
What is 1.41
This is the expectation on the amount of time spent with a technician during the JBO-R
What is 45 minutes to 2.5 hours
Involved employee should remain off from work until a review is completed of this type of incident.
What is High Profile
If conditions call for snow- and ice-covered ground and hard surfaces, the use of this is strongly recommended to avoid any slip trip or fall incidents
What are traction aids or Yak Trax
I Will Not Do work if these conditions exist without formal Work Zone Protection
What is in high speed or high-density traffic roadways
Prolonged exposure to this many decibels can cause hearing loss
What is 85
1. Scan, 2. Complete Stop, 3. Wedge, 4. Intersection to Clear, 5. Slow Stop at Yellow Lights, 6. Never Creep, 7. Hood the Brake
What are the 7 Intersection Rules
This is the companies maximum allowed speed limit when operating a company vehicle
What is 80 mph
ESSPT
What is Expand your look ahead, Size up the whole scene, Signal your intentions, Plan Ahead, Take Decisive Action
This is not distraction free while driving.
What is Hands Free
This is where safety events land for review and coaching
What is the safety inbox
Only these colors meet the standard for Hi Viz
What is fluorescent yellow-green, fluorescent orange-red, and fluorescent red, as specified by ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 and recognized by OSHA for worker safety. (Only Green and Orange are allowed for USIC)
2026 Target for WCCR
What is 4.85
A JBO-R is a Leadership ______ _______
What is Self-Assessment
Each Brick-and-Mortar office should update this plan every May additionally this is when supervisors should focus on checking the fire extinguishers and first aid boxes in the field.
What is the Emergency Response Plan
Footwear SHALL NOT be of the ________ configuration, footwear is required to have a lace/zipper/equivalent tightening system.
What is “slip on”
I Will drive using these 4 conditions to remain safe on the roadway. Name 3
What is defensively, safely, alert and without distraction
In regard to exposure of bodily fluids employees must have this type of awareness training
What is Bloodborne Pathogens?
Working more than this many hours requires written approval from the Regional Director
What is 60
The action that should be taken before a technician opens any pedastol.
Tap, look, and Listen
TLC
What is Truck, Lights, Cones
Unless there is an operational need and WRITTEN approval from district AM this is not allowed per USIC safety protocols.
What is driving at night
These are 2 of the several overlays I can add to the Samsara overview map.
What is Traffic / Weather / Public Alerts / Construction Zones / Idle Events / Fuel Stations / Geofences / Sites / Fleet Clustering
This PPE should be worn day or night to increase the visibility of ALL field personnel (Not a Hi Viz Vest)
What is a GA light
This program is new in 2026 for social interaction and rewarding excellent performances.
What is USIC All Stars
1 of these should be found MOUNTED in the cab of every company vehicle.
What is a Phone Holder
On Dec. 1, 2025, a company stand down / Time Out was implemented on this process.
What is DA/BAT testing
In the event a technician wants to move a boot voucher from NSI to Redwing. They can simply email this dept with the request.
What is Employee Support
I Will Not do this under the influence of alcohol or drugs
What is drive or work
When talking about use of a fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS stands for this
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
I go up on February 1 and come down on April 30
What is OSHA 300 log
At this step of the COO Driver Accountability Standard Training Recertification + Written Warning should take place
What is step 3 or 3 events in 90 days
ROPES
What is Reversal Of Posture Exercises
10 Cars Per Minute - 50+ MPH
What is High Traffic, High Density
For optimal view of the Samsara camera the outward facing camera should show this much of the hood of the vehicle.
What is 25%
These are 2 of the 4 Basic Uniform Items worn by technicians on a daily basis
What is Hi Viz Upper Wear, Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat
The is a new tool That will be used to help USIC identify sources of energy that can cause injury if they are not recognized and controlled.
What is the Safety Energy Wheel
It is a good practice to ensure technicians have this installed on their phone and know how to navigate it for driver information.
What is the Samsara Driver App
This is the month the company's focus is on Telecom Vault Safety
What is September
All footwear SHALL cover this area for proper support to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
What is the ankle
As a USIC Employee, or Contractor working on USIC’s behalf, I will adhere to these ‘Rules to Live’ and all company procedures to protect customers’ infrastructure, our communities, and ourselves. And if there is a situation where I cannot follow the Rules, then I will call Time Out to pause and make safe.
What is Our SAFE-LIFE Commitment Statement:
The OSHA campaign against heat illness can be broken down into these 3 words. (Hint: Tom Karnowski says this all-dig season long)
What is Water Rest Shade
JBOr should be performed on persons who fall under this category
What is anyone driving a company vehicle
It takes this much water to float most vehicle in a flood.
What is 12"
TOA
What is Time Out Authority
A driver in a left-hand drive vehicle would use their right hand to open the door. This action naturally forces the person to turn their body and look over their shoulder, allowing them to check for approaching cyclists or vehicles before fully opening the door.
What is the Dutch Reach
The company currently has this many Samsara equipped vehicles on the road.
What is 14000+
This is where you find the date on a hard hat to help determine its expiration
What is the brim / visor
This is the new system being implemented for entering reports for injuries in 2026
What is Safety Stratus
This is 1 of the 2 specs required on all cones used at USIC.
What is 2 reflective stipes or 36 inches in height.
Safe Digging Month
What is April
Footwear must be ?????? toe and made of sturdy construction.
What is Closed
Do not use these tools or equipment
What is unapproved or not company issued
This is large enough and designed/configured so that people may enter, has limited or restricted entries or exits, and is NOT designed for continuous occupancy.
What is a confined space
1 of 3 primary illnesses that can be contracted by a tick bite.
What is Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Fever or Tularemia.
Handhole hooks need replaced if not at this angle (degrees)
What is 45