Working as a Team
Working together in harmony with your fellow worker promotes balance, consistency, orderliness, and safety. Teamwork increases performance and productivity which enables our company to complete contract obligations and get paid on time. Two workers united in a task can accomplish nearly three times as much as a lone worker. Teamwork means cooperation among all workers of the company, and also all contractors on the project.
In order to promote a safe, efficient, and smooth running workflow, teamwork encompasses good communication, consideration, and courtesy ensuring that the spirit of cooperation will prevail.
- Organize your work area.
- Identify worksite hazards.
- Plan you job details – JSA’s, etc.
- Constantly evaluate the job, along with the materials and supplies needed to complete the task.
- Practice an effective pass-down procedure. Make sure that you set your relief up for success!
- Communicate with supervisors and the Safety department the need for any special equipment or PPE.
Conclusion:
If all workers at a job site approach the job with a spirit of cooperation and teamwork, all aspects of the job will run much safer and smoother.
Questions:
- How much can two workers accomplish compared to one?
- How could you improve your pass-downs or crew-change communications?