The safety quarter-hour

The safety quarter-hour is a short informational session that addresses a specific safety topic tailored to the team, site, or organization. Examples include eye protection or the Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP). The aim is to discuss potential task-specific issues and improve the overall risk prevention approach.

 

What are the objectives of the safety quarter-hour?

 

• Implement effective communication on health and safety
• Identify the correct behaviors to adopt in order to minimize risks
• Recognize hazardous situations

 

What are the approaches to the safety quarter-hour?

 

• The first approach consists of discussing a general topic, such as falls from a height or driving safety, while recalling the associated risks and possible actions to mitigate them
• The second approach consists of addressing a problem directly related to the company, such as a production line, a construction site, or specific tasks

 

What are the advantages of the safety quarter-hour?

 

• Safety aspects are discussed beforehand, reminding employees of key information while performing their tasks
• The company reduces direct and indirect costs associated with accidents
• Improved awareness of risks linked to specific tasks
• Greater employee involvement in risk prevention (compliance with standards, etc.)
• Better social climate
• Enhanced brand image of the company

 

For more information, please feel free to contact our consultants.