2-Hour Pre-Task Safety Meetings (SST-303)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN AWARENESS-LEVEL TRAINING ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.

Description

The 2-Hour Pre-Task Safety Meetings course is designed to educate participants on the importance of conducting pre-task safety meetings in the construction industry. This course emphasizes proactive communication and collaboration to address safety concerns and prevent accidents on construction sites.

Participants will learn the purpose and benefits of pre-task safety meetings, including discussing job-specific hazards, reviewing safe work practices, and ensuring that workers are equipped with the knowledge and information to perform their tasks safely.

Key Topics Covered

• Understanding the Purpose and Benefits: Recognize the importance of pre-task safety meetings as a proactive measure to address safety concerns and foster communication.
• Effective Communication Techniques: Learn strategies to facilitate engaging and interactive pre-task safety meetings.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Develop skills to identify hazards, assess risks, and communicate them to workers effectively.
• Safe Work Practices and Control Measures: Educate workers on implementing safe work practices to minimize risks and promote safety.
• Worker Participation and Engagement: Foster open dialogue, sharing experiences, and collaborative problem-solving during safety meetings.
• Planning and Structure of Pre-Task Safety Meetings: Learn to plan and structure meetings, select relevant topics, and allocate time for meaningful discussions.
• Addressing Job-Specific Hazards: Tailor safety meetings to specific job hazards, ensuring workers are informed about risks and precautions.
• Reinforcing Safety Culture: Use pre-task safety meetings to foster a culture of safety, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement.

Course Format

• Language: English, Spanish
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Course Code: SST-303

Learning Objectives

• Understand the purpose and benefits of pre-task safety meetings in promoting safety and communication.
• Learn effective communication strategies to engage workers and ensure their participation.
• Develop skills to identify hazards, assess risks, and communicate safety measures effectively.
• Educate workers on safe work practices and implement control measures to mitigate risks.
• Encourage worker engagement and collaboration during safety meetings.
• Plan and structure pre-task safety meetings with relevant topics and clear agendas.
• Address job-specific hazards to ensure workers are informed and prepared.
• Reinforce a culture of safety through consistent communication and accountability.