Example of Tailgate Safety briefings in drilling industry

Pre-project safety briefings are essential to ensure the safety of workers. These briefings must be conducted by the safety man and must be documented .   Work is not to commence until hazards have been identified and that a tailgate safety briefing has been performed. At a minimum, the following questions should be addressed during the briefing:

-  Are all employees wearing proper personal protective equipment?

If required, are climbing devices, harnesses, safety belts, lanyards, etc., present and in good operating condition?

-    Are vehicles equipped with seat belts and in good operating condition?

-      Are employees aware of accident reporting procedures?

-     Are employees aware of medical facilities and rescue personnel that could be summoned in the event of an emergency?

-     Are fire extinguishers present? Are they of the appropriate size and type for the fire hazard involved?  Are the extinguishers currently in good working condition?

Is fuel properly stored in a non-flammable location and properly labeled?

-   Are safety cans being used for small amounts of fuels, and are they properly labeled?

Do the conditions require that “no smoking” policies are observed?

Is the work area clean and organized?

-   Are any trip hazards present?

-   Are all “shut down” devices on the drill rig installed and in good working condition?

-   Are tools clean and in good working condition?

- Are pressure relief devices installed and in good working condition?

- Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for all chemicals in-use on the project?