Weekly Tailgate Safety Meeting Date:
Supevisor/Foreman________________________________ Job#_____________
Head Protection
Reminder: Ghilotti Construction is a MANDATORY HARD HAT company!
The number of disabling head injuries can be drastically reduced if employees where the head protection required
for the job. Impact resistance hard hats meeting ANSI specifications are provided for all employees.
Suspension: The distance between the top of a head and the helmet shell is known as the “crown clearance”.
It determines the amount of protection offered against impact and penetration.
A suspension that is too rigid might transmit the shock of impact and fracture the neck
vertebrae.
A suspension that is too flexible might permit contact with the head upon impact, causing
skull fracture or concussion.
Make sure the suspension is adjusted to the right size and your hat sits squarely on your
head, not tipped back or to one side.
Adjust hard hat so it fits snugly. A headache might be a clue that your hard hat is too tight.
Do not remove the suspension for any reason other than cleaning. Clean the suspension
system of hat regularly. Use a sponge moistened with water and mild soap. Hair oils and perspiration can
cause deterioration.
Safety Inspections & Precautions:
Inspect the shell of the hard hat regularly. Replace the shell if it shows signs of damage - even a hairline
crack.
The shell should be replaced after it has sustained a hit - even if there is no apparent damage.
Don’t use your hard hat as a hammer, seat, water bucket, step stool, etc.
Don’t keep anything under your hard hat (wallet, cigarettes, etc.). These items can interfere with the protec-
tion provided by the suspension.
Don’t paint the shell. Solvents in the paint may soften the shell material or reduce its electrical insulating
properties.
Don’t wear a hard hat on top of any other cap or headgear. In cold weather, wear liners that are designed for
use with hard hats.
Don’t drill holes in a hard hat to “improve ventilation” or cut notches in the brim.
Remember: Failure to wear required personal protective equipment is consider a violation of company safety
policies and procedures. Violations will result in discipinary action.
Safety meetings are mandatory every Monday! Completed topics must be turned in to the Shop Office Tuesday Morning!
Head Protection - (Continued from front)
Foreman’s Check List: Reminders:
Posting Notices Accessible - Identify Location Work-related injuries MUST be reported immediately
GCC Code of Safe Practices Accessible GCC uses designated medical providers for treatment of
USA Notified/Lines Marked (800) 227-2600 work-related injuries
PG&E Notified/10’ Rule (800) 743-5000 All accidents and near-miss incidents must be reported
Required Cal/OSHA Permit(s) obtained No employee can enter a trench exceeding 5’ deep unless
Emergency Exit Routes/Meeting Location Identified advised that is is safe by the competent person
Special Hazards Identified MSDS sheets are available for review - do not work with any
Fire Extinquishers Charged & Accessible product that you are not familiar with
First Aid Kit Stocked and Accessible Do not enter areas where substances are being used by other
Trenching operations & requirements reviewed contractors, unless trained on the proper safety precautions
Flagging Operations Reviewed Horseplay is not permitted
Housekeeping/Storage & Handling Requirements Reviewed Daily jobsite walkthroughs must be performed
Personal Protective Equipment Reviewed No employee is permitted to perform any task that they have
Equipment Inspected (faulty/damaged equipment must be not been trained to perform
tagged and returned to the Santa Rosa Yard) All potential and/or identified hazards must be reported to
MSDS are available for all substances present at the jobsite allow for immediate correction and communication of
Hazard inspections and corrections are documented exposure to other workers
Discuss parking arrangements for the project
Special Topics for Project (address specific exposures, MSDS reviewed, etc.):
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Safety Recommendations & Employee Comments:
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Tailgate Meeting Attended By (employees are required to sign/print name):
Signature includes confirmation of the following:
• In the last week I have not suffered any work-related injury or illness that has not been reported to my Supervisor
• In the last week I have not been denied my authorized 10-minute breaks
• In accordance with Prop 65 requirements, I have been notified that at I may be working in areas, or with products, which
contains chemicals known to the State of Californa to cause Cancer and Birth Defects or Other Reporductive Harm
Su firma incluye la confirmación de lo siguiente:
• En la semana pasada no he sufrido ninguna lesión o enfermedad relacionada con el trabajo que no haya sido reportada a mi Supervisor.
• En la semana pasada no he sido prevenido de tomar mis descansos autorizados de 10 minutos.
• De acuerdo con los requerimientos de la Prop. 65, se me ha notificado que yo pudiera estar trabajando en áreas o con productos que
contienen químicos conocidos por el Estado de California como causantes de Cáncer, Defectos de Nacimiento u otro Daño Reproductivo.
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_________________________________________ Safety Prize Winner: _________________________
Supervisor (Print Name): _______________________________________ Date:______________