Safety Meeting, Job Briefing (Tail-Board) Flashcards
How accident are avoided
Accidents are avoided with proper training, safety meetings and pre-job briefing
What is the outcome of an accident to an electrical qualified worker
Economic hardship, suffering, possible death
What does an accident cause to the employers eyes
-Grief
-Hardship to employees and self
-extra cost such as
-workers compensation rate
-insurance premiums
What should employer set time a side for and what time and days
Employer should set time for safety meetings and discussions because it pays in the long run
The time that the employee should use is when ordinarily be lost time due to inclement weather
What should all safety meeting have
Discussion leader or facilitator
For safety meeting to run in harmony what it needs
Everybody to participate a discussion leader or facilitator can do it alone
What are the regular rules and regulations that workers must follow from companies
wearing rubber gloves, sleeves, and hard hats, and following other worthy safety measures
Apart a worker having the proper ppe what else he needs to work safely
The worker’s approach to the job at hand must be correct, their mind composed, their attitude good, and their efforts must be coordinated with the rest of the crew in order to have a job run smoothly and safely.
What are the advantages of safety meetings
People discuss the mutual problem and find a workable solution
Safety hazards are found on
unsafe practices are discovered
people look at other people safety points of view
Why is it needed for Qualified electrical worker to actively and willingly to participate in safety meetings
(CPR) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is one of those needed skill to get better at it the recipient needs to be active and participating
Introduce new tool and safety techniques
Understands what is being demonstrated and any question regarding the safety meeting is answer
safety meetings are a good place to become familiar with new tools, materials, and procedures
What is a “gripe” session
When the participate in the safety meeting change the topic of safety and comments are not constructive
What does employers owe to there employees
owe their employees a safe working environment
What does the employee owe to their employer, themselves and their family
the respect and knowledge to safely and properly use and care for the tools, devices, and procedures designed to protect their employees during work.
What a tailboard is needed before work start
contribute more to the safety, efficiency, harmony, and productivity of a job than any other procedure that could be established.
in order for a job to be done safely and effectivly what is need to be done
all workers involved should be made aware of the overall scope of the job and the sequence in which the job will be performed.
Where does all the majority accidents occur
serious and fatal accidents in our industry determined that many of these accidents occur on very minor and simple jobs.
What leads to unsafe conditions and poor production
- Forman’s that offer little supervision or leadership
- “run” the job by being “boss” without drawing on the knowledge, initiative, and ability of those men and women working under their supervision
How should a job briefing be set up
-It should not be long and time consuming
-The Foreman should explain the overall scope of the job and what is to be accomplished and give a general description of the procedures necessary to accomplish it.
-Comments and suggestions from all members of the crew should be expected and given freely. Take advantage of the thinking of all members of the crew
-Plan each step of the job. For example, the placement of flags and barricades would normally be the first thing done
If job is plan and is needed to be change who needs to be notify
all involves in the planning of the job
What is to be Remember
Remember that contributing to a group plan requires constructive thinking; one may not always “have their way.” Most importantly, remember that the Foreman is the one put in charge by the contractor and is responsible for seeing that the work is done safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company. Specific instructions given by the Foreman should be followed.
1910.269(c)
Job briefing.
1910.269(c)(1)
Before each job.
1910.269(c)(1)(i)
In assigning an employee or a group of employees to perform a job, the employer shall provide the employee in charge of the job with all available information that relates to the determination of existing characteristics and conditions required by paragraph (a)(4) of this section.
1910.269(c)(1)(ii)
The employer shall ensure that the employee in charge conducts a job briefing that meets paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section with the employees involved before they start each job.
1910.269(c)(2)
Subjects to be covered. The briefing shall cover at least the following subjects: hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy-source controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
1910.269(c)(3)
Number of briefings.
1910.269(c)(3)(i)
If the work or operations to be performed during the work day or shift are repetitive and similar, at least one job briefing shall be conducted before the start of the first job of each day or shift.
1910.269(c)(3)(ii)
Additional job briefings shall be held if significant changes, which might affect the safety of the employees, occur during the course of the work.
1910.269(c)(4)
Extent of briefing.
1910.269(c)(4)(i)
A brief discussion is satisfactory if the work involved is routine and if the employees, by virtue of training and experience, can reasonably be expected to recognize and avoid the hazards involved in the job.
1910.269(c)(4)(ii)
A more extensive discussion shall be conducted:
1910.269(c)(4)(ii)(A)
If the work is complicated or particularly hazardous, or
1910.269(c)(4)(ii)(B)
If the employee cannot be expected to recognize and avoid the hazards involved in the job.
Note to paragraph (c)(4):
The briefing must address all the subjects listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
1910.269(c)(5)
Working alone. An employee working alone need not conduct a job briefing. However, the employer shall ensure that the tasks to be performed are planned as if a briefing were required.
