5 Construction Safety Meeting Topics To Address In 2025

5 Construction Safety Meeting Topics To Address In 2025

Safety should always be a top priority on the job site, which makes safety meetings an important part of keeping your crew safe and on the same page.

As we enter a new year, it’s critical to revisit standard safety practices so you can prevent accidents and be collectively be prepared in the case of something going wrong. Make sure these five topics are addressed in your safety meetings this year.

FALL PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

Falls are a leading cause of serious injury, and even death, in the construction industry. Address this topic with your crew by talking about the different hazards that come with each season — muddy or slick surfaces in the spring and icy spots in the winter, for example, and the best ways to prevent falling on the job.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

On a construction site, electrical hazards are all around. Discuss best practices when working near cords from equipment and power lines. Also go over how to recognize hazards like exposed wires and talk about how to properly utiltize personal protective equipment. After this training, your employees should know how to stay protected from electrocution, shocks, and fires.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

While you never want an emergency to come up on the job, there’s no such thing as being too prepared. To put you and your crew more at ease, talk at length about what to do in the case of an emergency. Emergencies could be operational, like a structural collapse, or indirect, like poor weather conditions.

Ensure your crew knows what authorities to call in the case of various emergencies. It’s also a good idea to find out who on your crew is CPR and first aid certified — someone needs to be. Make sure your crew is also trained on emergency procedures like using a fire extinguisher.

SEASONAL SAFETY

As you plan out what construction safety topics to address in the new year, add seasonal safety topics to your list. Changing weather conditions always call for some adjustment in safety procedures and prevention. Cover heat exhaustion as the summer approaches and revisit fall protection before it’s icy out, for example.

MENTAL HEALTH

Did you know that the mental health of construction workers is worse than the general population? It’s a safety topic worth your attention. Emphasize the importance of mental health and educate your crew on how to recognize mental health concerns in themselves and those around them. Normalize this as a topic of conversation and provide resources like employee assistance programs and peer support groups.

When you need building materials or power tools to get the job done safely, shop at your local family owned building supply store, Miller’s Building Supply. We’re conveniently located at 1819 East Monroe St in Goshen. Our inventory is also available to view online.