Project team building to improve the safety culture and prevention of electrical incidents

摘要

In the past, and currently, general contractors (GC) have been known to push the schedule to a point where a subcontractor (Sub) may overlook or deliberately take short cuts to meet deadlines. Taking a step back and looking at the larger picture, the goal for every project should be to build it safely, efficiently, and with quality, whether you are the GC or a Sub. The question we have to ask ourselves is “If the objectives of two companies run parallel then why is there so much resistance to working together as a team”. This paper will present some of the “best practices”, innovative ideas, and electrical summits that have been developed to help overcome the barriers between GC and Subs. To be clear, there are no “quick fixes” or a “magic pill” that a company can implement to solve this problem. A successful safety culture in a company requires a commitment starting at the top, and on a jobsite it starts with a GC taking the time to understand the process and facilitate a team environment.