Types of Teaching Techniques and Learning Activities
Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings
Tailgate or Toolbox safety meetings (as required by T8 CCR 1509) are 10-15 minute on-the job meetings for employees in the construction industry. Tailgate/Toolbox safety meetings are held to keep employees alert to work-related hazards and prevent injuries. Tailgate or Toolbox meetings must address the specific hazards and safe work practices for the work tasks that employees are actually performing. These meetings allow supervisors to draw on the experience of employees and use that experience to remind them of the dangers of particular construction processes, tools, equipment, and materials.
How to Run Effective Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings
Hold meetings at the start of shifts or after breaks
Find a comfortable location for employees
Keep meetings brief (i.e., no longer than 15 minutes) and focused on the topics
Encourage employee participation by asking questions, having group discussions, and having employees describe their personal experiences
Use resources as a reference for subjects to train on including:
Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide For The Construction Industry, available at: Cal/OSHA Publications
Tailgate Training for California Construction Workers, Available at LOHP, University of California, 2223 Fulton Street, Berkeley, California, 94720, (510) 642-5507
Tailgate or Toolbox safety meetings (as required by T8 CCR 1509) are 10-15 minute on-the job meetings for employees in the construction industry. Tailgate/Toolbox safety meetings are held to keep employees alert to work-related hazards and prevent injuries. Tailgate or Toolbox meetings must address the specific hazards and safe work practices for the work tasks that employees are actually performing. These meetings allow supervisors to draw on the experience of employees and use that experience to remind them of the dangers of particular construction processes, tools, equipment, and materials.