Construction Safety Meeting Topics

Safety meetings should be conducted periodically during a construction project. These meetings are designed to help both the site manager and workers understand current safety hazards that they may face at work, as well as identify issues that could potentially pose a problem. Construction safety meetings also give employees a chance to address any work-related injuries that could have been suffered on-site since the past meeting and learn how their company has addressed the issue.

Building Codes

• A construction safety meeting gives supervisors a chance to update all employees on any new building codes that they may need to take into account when on the job. These codes are designed to help make sure that the building is safe for construction workers while on the job and for public use once built. Before construction can be completed, an inspection must take place to ensure that all building codes have been met and that the building is safe for habitation. If an inspector finds that building codes are not being taken into account during construction, the site can be deemed unsafe and shut down.

Protective Gear and Equipment

• A safety meeting should address the topic of personal protective gear and other safety equipment being used on the construction site. Supervisors should reinforce the protective equipment that is required for each position and ensure that every worker understands her responsibility for obtaining and maintaining this equipment. Workers should also be notified of any changes to the equipment and potential penalties faced if workers are found not using the correct protective equipment for their position.

Tool and Work Area Safety

• Supervisors should take note of each employee's workspace and discuss any safety concerns that employees have. If an employee feels his workspace is unsafe, or is not an appropriate size for him to perform his job to the best of his ability, the supervisor should address the safety issue and provide a reasonable means of correcting it. The safety guards on employee tools should also be noted. Employees should advise the supervisor if any tools are missing their safety guards or if tools are malfunctioning.