What's a good SAFETY TOPIC for a construction meeting?

Question

What's a good occupational saftey and health topic for discussion during a construction managment meeting?

Answer 1

Yes, equipment safety is always a good topic, however, for a construction Management meeting you might want to address accident cost analysis or incentive programs, depending upon your loss history and types of injury occurring. Does your workers' compensation insurance carrier have a loss prevention person assigned to your business? They are usually a great source of ideas and materials for both management and toolbox meetings. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Anecdotes are good.

What happens when compressed air cuts loose (hose ends can fracture skulls) .

When an air cylinder tips over (the valve can break off, creating a torpedo, which can accelerate enough to go through a concrete wall).

Inattention at the table saw ("Lefty")

Defeating the guard on your skill saw (usually gets your thigh, quite deep).

Setting your nail gun to "bounce nail" (there's a great X-ray on a Fine Home Building back cover with a 3-1/4" 16d nail driven flush into a guy's skull. Impressive.)

Bare or denim-covered knees on wet, fresh concrete all day (a third-degree, full-thickness burn that looks like charred flesh).

Etc. Collect your own story off the web, or better yet, from local workers and supplier that your workers know. Tell one each meeting.

Also, post standard procedures. Directions to nearest ER. Which supervisor to tell. Where the first aid kit is. Etc.

-David

Answer 3

You should discuss the reasons why people should always wear hard hats, work gloves, work boots, goggles and dust masks? Also, you can include the negative effects of not wearing construction gear, such as bodily injuries, vision loss and silica on the lung. Or you can speak about the toxic ingredients of chemicals and paints used at a construction site.

Answer 4

well, for a true reality thing about construction, i'd discuss the effects of intoxication of any type while on the job. i knew some guys who would always get high before they went out to a pour, or framing job, so i guess try to make that a topic of discussion.

Answer 5

Fall prevention, lock out/tag out, electrical safety, proper tool care, not taking short cuts, confined space entry if you have any confined spaces... just a few off the top of my head

Answer 6

Don't forget about the dangers of wearing jewelry and the importance of wearing steel towed boots in the work place.

Answer 7

How about keeping the work area clean? This is a major cause of work location accidents.

Answer 8

Show the 3 Stooges plumbers episode. That will show them what NOT to do.

Answer 9

what happens to the bozo who doesn't wear his hard hart.. as in violation of safety rules get one on the unemployment line...real fast

Answer 10

How about fork lift safety: http://www.steakandcheese.com/downloads/forklift_safety.wmv