NLC SAFTEY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
what is other terms commonly used that also refer to job briefing?
tailboard or tailgate conference
Who is responsible for leading the job briefing?
the person in charge
When is a job briefing required?
the start of every job or if repetitious, only on the first day, once conditions change, another job
briefing is required
OSHA requires that at least five subjects be covered, what are they?
1. hazards associated with the job.
2. work procedure involved.
3. special precautions.
4. energy source controls.
5. personal protective equipment requirements.
How can a job briefing be enhanced?
employee training for example. field testing rubber gloves before the job starts. establishing
expectations, examples: safety, productivity, and other pertinent subjects, promot
communication. examples share experiences. improving organization, examples: reflect on
effectiveness of the meeting during and after the job
What are the two main objectives for recording job briefings?
1. the form facilities a job briefing that complies with oshas minimum requirements.
2. the form provides permanent record that the job briefing occurred
How deep does a trench or excavation have to be before protection is required?
5 feet or more in depth in which an employee must work.
What is the difference between shielding, shoring, and sloping?
shoring can be made of wood or metal and is a vertisle and portable structure that is used to
support the sides of an excavation to prevent cave ins.
what is other terms commonly used that also refer to job briefing?
tailboard or tailgate conference
Who is responsible for leading the job briefing?
the person in charge
When is a job briefing required?
the start of every job or if repetitious, only on the first day, once conditions change, another job
briefing is required
OSHA requires that at least five subjects be covered, what are they?
1. hazards associated with the job.
2. work procedure involved.
3. special precautions.
4. energy source controls.
5. personal protective equipment requirements.
How can a job briefing be enhanced?
employee training for example. field testing rubber gloves before the job starts. establishing
expectations, examples: safety, productivity, and other pertinent subjects, promot
communication. examples share experiences. improving organization, examples: reflect on
effectiveness of the meeting during and after the job
What are the two main objectives for recording job briefings?
1. the form facilities a job briefing that complies with oshas minimum requirements.
2. the form provides permanent record that the job briefing occurred
How deep does a trench or excavation have to be before protection is required?
5 feet or more in depth in which an employee must work.
What is the difference between shielding, shoring, and sloping?
shoring can be made of wood or metal and is a vertisle and portable structure that is used to
support the sides of an excavation to prevent cave ins.
