PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCES

Safety concerns can best be identified during conferences with the subcontractor’s onsite supervision i.e., the installing foreman, prior to starting the work. Although part of the safety plan, many construction issues are addressed and documented during these meetings on the Pre-Installation Meeting Checklist.

During these conferences the Safety Director and Superintendent point out potential job hazards and negotiate with the subcontractor an agreement on how to handle hazards and minimize risk to all employees on the jobsite. These meetings typically result in a written safety plan that is specific to the work that will be performed by the subcontractor.

These conferences promote job hazard analysis, training and safe behavior observation on the job.