Section 5: Preconstruction Safety Meeting
Purpose of the Preconstruction Safety Meeting
The purpose of the
Preconstruction Safety meeting
is to discuss work zone safety with Department personnel, the contractor’s staff, law enforcement agencies, etc. This meeting should establish lines of authority and communication; determine the responsibilities and duties of contractor’s personnel, subcontractors, and Department personnel; clarify potential sources of misunderstanding; and work out the detailed arrangements necessary for the safe and successful completion of the contract. Maintain a written record of the meeting (e.g., meeting minutes) in the contract file, together with any required documentation provided to resource agencies.Preconstruction Safety Meeting Responsibilities
The preconstruction safety meeting takes place immediately after the preconstruction conference.
Ensure meeting attendees include:
- appropriate representatives from the district and AO,
- the contractor’s organization,
- subcontractors (as required),
- local government entities (as required), and
- local law officers (as required)
Preconstruction Safety Meeting Agenda
Use the safety meeting agenda found in
, “Pre-Construction Conference – Agenda (internal access only)”. Prepare a preconstruction safety meeting agenda to discuss specific items. Tailor the agenda to the specific project to ensure important topics are discussed with appropriate detail.