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Did you know that 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by unsafe behavior? Help keep your family safe by doing at-home safety briefings before family activities and home projects.
By Caterpillar | Updated: May 23, 2022
What is a safety briefing? A safety briefing is a structured conversation focused on safety.
Why do a safety briefing? 9 out of 10 accidents are caused by unsafe behavior. A safety briefing is a simple routine that prompts you to pause, think through what you’re about to do, talk about risks and plan for how to manage them. Done regularly, they will help everyone in your family have a safety mindset.
When should I do a safety briefing at home? On the jobsite, safety briefings are done before every shift. At home, it’s a good idea to do them before family activities, home projects or tasks that are new or could involve risk. You can also use a safety briefing to review emergency plans, such as your family's wildfire safety plan or pre-hurricane plan.
How to give a safety brief: A good place to start in creating a family safety plan is with our S.A.F.E. 4-step process. Discuss these questions with other members of your family before getting started. If you’re working alone, it’s still a good idea to mentally review the steps.
Scan: First, you Scan the area and think through the task to gauge the risks.
Assess: Second gather and Assess your equipment to make sure it’s in good working order.
Fit: The third step is to Fit yourself with the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and safety gear for the task.
Emergencies: Fourth, make a plan for responding to Emergencies.
Before you start, assess the task and area for any potential risks. For example, if you’re teaching your child to mow the lawn, you’ll want to talk through the steps they’ll need to take and identify hazards and what could go wrong.
Questions to ask:
Using the right tools and equipment not only makes the work easier but also helps keep you safe. Using a tool too large or too powerful can increase risk and put the operator in danger.
Questions to ask:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is your last line of defense if something goes wrong. It can mean the difference between a scratch and a life-altering injury.
No one wants to think about the worst-case scenario, but we need to be prepared in case something goes wrong.
Knowing how to give a safety brief and communicating the process to your loved ones is a great first step to making projects and activities at home safer. But it doesn’t stop there. Read more about safety at home at www.cat.com/safetyathome.
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