[Rodie Macrae]

I don’t think it would meet the requirements of the SM-EI or my own personal beliefs around safety plans.

Conducting a Work Site Safety Plan (Tailgate) before commencing work on all sites ensures documented proof that teams have discussed potential hazards and engaged in meaningful discussions about safety. This process fosters a shared understanding of the required procedures and safety protocols for the task at hand.

Without this documentation, there is no evidence that this critical safety step has been completed.

I understand this can be challenging to keep workers focused and prevent the process from becoming a mere “tick-box exercise.”

To address this, we conduct regular site visits and conversations to verify that Tailgates are being completed thoroughly and that team members fully understand the processes and risks involved.

Also, all risk assessments are recorded in our RA App and reviewed regularly to identify patterns that may indicate superficial compliance. The app also enhances engagement by allowing teams to write risk assessments on a whiteboard and include Drawings, pictures, photos or other visuals to better explain the identified risks.

My 2 cents worth 😁

Also found these in the SM-EI

RM 4.1051

(1.304) All work party members shall acknowledge their understanding of all risks, controls and emergency responses before starting work and this acknowledgement shall be recorded.

RM 3.1051

(3.415) Any worker who arrives at a worksite after work has started shall:

· report to the supervisor to be briefed

· sign onto the worksite safety plan

· sign onto any permits which they may be required to work under.