Objective
The employee in charge shall conduct a job briefing at the start of each work shift, when tasks change and when additional personnel are added to the work crew.
What to include
Job briefings should cover hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, energy source controls, PPE requirements and the information on the energized electrical work permit.
Content should also include the risk assessments that have been completed prior to beginning any work and may be company-specific for the task or location. Shock and arc flash risk assessments will be used to determine appropriate precautions and distances
for protection of qualified and unqualified person(s) and take into account any specific characteristics and conditions provided by the host/owner prior to work commencing.
Useful topics - Define routine and critical tasks
- Review shock risk assessment and arc flash risk assessment procedures
- Identify hazards
- Identify qualifications
- Identify emergency response procedures
- Determine PPE to be used
- Determine tasks to be completed
- Determine risk mitigation procedures
- Coordinate with the host/owner on conditions
and procedures - Review lockout/tagout requirements
All employees involved should document their participation. Provide a form for employees to sign and verify in order for the employer to ensure employee compliance and participation. | Benefits for workers and employers- Ensures safety planning and assessments have been performed.
- Complies with NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations.
- Details the job-planning process and incorporates risk-management procedures.
- Ensures qualified workers will perform required tasks.
- Proper checklists and forms help remind employees of nonroutine activities.
- Enhances communication between host/owner and contractor/employer about any known hazards related to the work and the way to report any hazards identified during the course of the work.
- Maintains employer and employee communication and open dialogue.
- Identifies the roles and responsibilities of personnel in case of emergency.
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Questions- What are three useful topics for a job briefing?
- What should an effective briefing include?
- What are two benefits for employers and two benefits for employees?
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