Safety Meeting vs. Safety Committee Meeting
You may experience some confusion about what constitutes a safety meeting and safety committee meeting. There is a difference:
Safety meetings vs. safety committee meetings
- A safety meeting (also called a "tailgate" or "toolbox" meeting) includes some or all employees and usually a management person to ensure that important safety issues are addressed. The primary reason for the meeting is to update employees on safety policies, procedures, rules, and expectations for the day. However, The safety meeting may also include general safety instruction and training.
- The safety committee meeting is conducted by a formal, structured group of individuals who meet regularly to conduct safety-related business such as discussing the results of safety inspections/investigations, considering safety suggestions, and conducting safety committee training. The meeting gives everyone a voice but keeps the meeting size to an effective number of participants.
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1-6. An informal gathering of most or all employees to get updates on safety policies, procedures, rules, and expectations for the day is considered a _____.
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