A year's worth of weekly safety meeting subjects

Introduction

WHY TRAINING? An insightful contractor commented that if everyone used their common sense, we wouldn’t have injuries or accidents on or off the job. Workers need to be trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions as part of company profitability and professional development. Using common sense is only part of the solution in preventing injuries or accidents.

Safety Committee

There is a Safety Committee factor involved in training. Employers in the construction trades are required to have a Safety Committee. A purpose of a Safety Committee is to identify hazards in the workplace (generally through quarterly inspections) and “make recommendations to the employer regarding corrections of the hazards.” A second purpose is to “establish procedures for investigating all safety-related incidents…” Topics included here are intended to help in having a viable Safety Committee by providing a quick reference guide to build on to accomplish both these important tasks.

The materials provided here are provided with the permission of Contractors Insurance Service, Inc. and Mr. Ned Devereaux.

Table of Contents

Tool Box Talks (Entire PDF file)	Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).
Introduction - Why this Project?
General Safety
Whose Responsibility is it? with Supplemental Information The Deadly Dozen Why Accidents Occur Recognizing Unsafe Conditions Shop Safety What Does An Accident Cost	Near Misses Care For the Injured Accidents Are Avoidable Listen For Danger - Listening Safety Accident/Incident Reporting Sample Report Form
Common Sense Subjects
Safety is Common Sense Keeping in Shape Warming Up	Proper Lifting Horseplay Short Cuts
Protecting the Public
Protecting the Public Children and Construction	Traffic Control Barricades & Warning Devices
Effects of Weather
Effects of Weather Heat Exhaustion/Sunstroke Dressing for Winter Work
Personal Protective Equipment
Construction Clothing Head Protection - Hard Hats Eye Protection Foot Protection	Hand Protection Personal Protective Equipment - Concrete Construction Knee Pads Respirators
Housekeeping
Housekeeping Trash Chutes	Material Handling Material Storage
Tool Use and Care
The Right Tool For The Right Job Hand Tools Screwdrivers Wrenches Hammers/Chisels Nails Are Dangerous Too	Table Saws Electric Power Tools Electric Hand Saws Portable Electric Tools Powder Actuated Tools Chain Saws
Residential Construction
Injuries, Falls From Elevated Heights
Training Requirements - Fall Hazards Falls Ladders Fall Causes Death: Ladders Are Killers	Floors and Other Openings Guardrails Ramps and Runways Full Body Harnesses/Lifelines
Injuries, Being Struck By (Comments on the Subject)
Injuries, Being Caught Between or Under
Excavations Excavation: Additional Discussion Points Trenching Dangers Overhead	Working in Confined Spaces Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Hazards Working Around Cranes
Electrical
Electrical Hazards Assured Grounding Program Power Lines and Mobile Cranes
Fire Protection
Fire Protection and Control Fire Extinguishers	Refueling Equipment Gasoline
Vehicle Safety
The Spotter Signaling Techniques Vehicle Operations
Additional Topics
Safety Away From Work Compressed Gas Cylinders
Resources
Quick Reference Guide "Tool Box Talk" Training Record Safety Training Steps with Blank Training Outline