Posts by Lance Hodgson

Tailboard meeting: Tailboard meeting template and other helpful info In this article, learn everything about tailboard meeting, including a customisable template, key discussion points, and tips for conducting effective and engaging safety briefings to ensure clear communication, address potential hazards, and promote a culture of safety and preparedness in the workplace. Tailboard meeting definition A…

Identify hazards in the workplace In this article, we identify the most common and critical hazards in the workplace, as well as what systems and processes you need in place to best identify hazards on a regular basis. Why is it necessary to identify hazards in the workplace? Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace…

Tailgate meeting: What you need to know about tailgate meetings This article explains all of the important details about tailgate meetings, and provides you with a number of free and usable resources to improve your own tailgate safety meetings. What is a tailgate meeting? A tailgate meeting is an informal safety meeting which is usually…

JSA and SWMS: What you need to know In this article, we discuss two critical safety document, the JSAs and SWMS. We discuss when and why to use each each process, as well as provide some helpful tips and resources on improving both processes. What are JSA and SWMS? JSA and SWMS are safety processes…

Here’s the difference between JSA and risk assessment What is the difference between a JSA and risk assessment? JSA’s and risk assessment often get confused or used synonymously with one another, but there is a tangible difference between a JSA and risk assessment which makes it important to differentiate them in your processes and procedures.…