Tailgate Safety Talks
Tailgate Safety Talks are short, informal safety meetings conducted at the crew level on a periodic and as-needed basis, by first line supervisors regarding job-related hazards and safe work practices. The goal of Tailgate Safety Talks is to inform employees of specific hazards associated with a task and the safe way to do the job and also serves as a reminder to employees of what they already know, and establishes the supervisor's credibility and conscientiousness about his or her responsibilities for safety.
NYSDOT is sharing these lessons learned in an effort to help foster safe working operations on other construction projects. Listed by Posted Date:
| Name |
Subject |
Posted Date |
Work Zone Police Services Tailgate Safety Talk  |
Work Zone Operations |
August 2008 |
| Safe Crane Operations |
Crane Operations |
July 2008 |
| Covering Holes |
Fall Protection |
July 2008 |
| Work Zone Sign Details |
Work Zone |
July 2008 |
| Nighttime Construction Safety |
Work Zone |
November 2007 |
| Smoking/Fire Safety |
Environment |
November 2007 |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacteria |
Environment |
November 2007 |
| Be Vigilant During Nighttime Construction |
Work Zone |
June 2007 |
| Arc Welding |
Gear & Devices |
June 2007 |
| Working Near Railroad |
Work Zone |
June 2007 |
| Drowsy Driving |
Work Zone |
June 2007 |
| Gel-Cell Battery |
Materials |
May 2007 |
| Hazards of Working in Hot Weather |
Environment |
March 2007 |
| Wasps, Hornets, & Yellow Jackets |
Environment |
September 2006 |
| Hazards of Crossing Live Traffic in Work Zones |
Work Zone |
August 2006 |
| Thuderstorms and Lightning |
Environment |
August 2006 |
| Work Clothing and Apparel |
Work Zone |
August 2006 |
| Hard Hats |
Gear & Devices |
June 2006 |
| Real-Time Work Zone Sign Messages |
Work Zone |
June 2006 |
| Overhead Wire Safety |
Utilities |
June 2006 |
| Work Zone Driving Tips |
Work Zone |
May 2006 |
| Underground Utility Safety |
Utilities |
April 2006 |
| Concrete Safety |
Materials |
August 2005 |
| Initial Connection to Fall Protection |
Fall Protection |
August 2005 |
| Wild Parsnip |
Environment |
August 2005 |
| Backing Vehicles |
Equipment |
June 2005 |
| Covering Signs |
Work Zone |
June 2005 |
| Scaffold Work Platform |
Fall Protection |
June 2005 |
