Tailgate talk for the jsa and pre task checklist

Tailgate safety meetings are brief on-the-job meetings designed to prevent accidents, illnesses, and injuries by improving the safety culture at your job site. They are required in construction and tunneling industries but can reinforce training in all California workplaces. [1] [1] [1]

When reviewing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and pre-task checklist during a tailgate meeting, consider the following points:

• Relevance: Keep the discussion relevant to the tasks workers perform, addressing existing job site problems using real-life experiences.
• Review Findings: Discuss OSHA Log 300 records and findings from safety inspections, accident investigations, and near-miss investigations, including corrective actions.
• Hazard Awareness: Remind employees, especially newer ones, of the dangers of working with specific machinery, tools, equipment, and materials.

[1] [1] [1] To run an effective meeting:

• Hold the meeting at the job site where everyone can sit and relax, preferably at the start of a shift or after a break.
• Research the topic beforehand using sources like manufacturer's manuals and safety data sheets.
• Explain why the topic is important, familiarize yourself with it, know your company procedures, include relevant regulations, and have enough copies of written material.
• Keep the topic specific and practical by demonstrating safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Encourage discussion and input by asking questions about work practices.
• Share personal experiences or have a worker tell a story about a near miss or injury.
• Keep the meeting short, usually 10 to 15 minutes.

[1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] After the meeting:

• Consider if the topic fit the job site and if the crew participated.
• Evaluate the impact by observing if employees can recognize and correct hazards.
• Document the meeting topic, date, attendees, and actions taken.

[2] [2] [2] [2] Tailgate meetings should occur at least every 10 working days in construction, and weekly in tunneling, but more frequent meetings may be necessary depending on work conditions and the safety culture. [2]