Situational Awareness
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Situational Awareness means paying attention and being aware of what’s going on around you. Situational awareness is an on-the-job safety skill that is critical for hazard identification, effective decision making, and accident prevention. This safety topic defines situational awareness, explains how employees can practice situational awareness at work, gives specific examples of what situational awareness looks like on the job, and reviews a specific method that promotes awareness.
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Long Version - 6 pages
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Short Version - 2 pages
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Sign-in Sheet
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Quiz and Answer Sheet
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Fast Version - 1 page
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Situational Awareness, Construction
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Resources & References
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Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic for construction workers that defines situational awareness, explains how employees can practice situational awareness at work, gives specific examples of what situational awareness looks like on the job, and reviews a specific method that promotes awareness.