What Is Tailgate Safety Training?
Short, informal safety meetings conducted at the crew level on a periodic and as-needed basis, by first line supervisors regarding job-related hazards and safe work practices. What Is the Goal of Tailgate Safety Training? To inform employees of specific hazards associated with a task and the safe way to do the job. It also serves as a reminder to employees of what they already know, and establishes the supervisor’s credibility and conscientiousness about his or her responsibilities for safety. When Is Tailgate Safety Training Ideal? • When a certain task (seasonal, perhaps) hasn’t been performed for some time. • When new employees join the crew. • When a task and/or location poses specific hazards, for example: • Elevated work locations • Work over water • High volume, high speed traffic • Very limited sight distance in approach to a work zone • Areas known for high accident rates • Substantial change in conditions/procedures • To review a recent accident in this or another crew. • Aft
