I’m sure we’ve all attended many project kickoff meetings. Mostly these were boring, generic and we’ve barely taken any notice of what was been said. Somewhat like listening to the safety briefing on an aeroplane, just before take-off – you’ve heard it all before. But just as listening to the safety briefing on the aeroplane could be the difference between you surviving an air crash or not, so to could that project safety meeting be the difference between life and death. Some aircrews try and spice up the safety briefing by adding a few quirks and jokes. But even these can become boring for regular flyers. Most construction projects delegate the safety advisor to present the project induction. Often these are done as a ‘tick and flick’ exercise, which consists of reading a list of ‘do’s and don’ts’ and signing the bottom of the piece of paper. Site kickoff meetings should be more than only focussing on generic safety issues. They are an opportunity to welcome new workers, explain what they’ll be doing on the project, and give them an understanding of where they’ll be working and how they’ll fit into the contractor’s organisational structure. It’s an opportunity to discuss project rules, ensure new workers understand the quality requirements and know what’s expected of them, and of course, it’s vital to highlight specific safety issues that will be encountered on the project. What to include in project kick-off meetingsI generally include the following in project inductions:
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12/3/2019 03:24:02 pm
My dad will be building a warehouse and he wants to make sure that it will well-built. It was explained here that it will be best to welcome workers warmly in the construction project. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professional contractors for quality construction project management.
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