What is the role of participants during the job briefing?

• A. To assign blame for hazards.
• B. To discuss hazards, work procedures, and to add any additional work-related items for discussion.
• C. To record attendance only.
• D. To supervise others.

Answer: (B)

During a job briefing, the emphasis is on ensuring everyone understands what work will be done and how to do it safely. The participants’ role is to discuss hazards, review the work procedures, and raise any additional work-related items that should be on the discussion agenda. This collaborative review helps surface new or site-specific hazards, confirm who does what, and agree on controls, sequencing, and required PPE before the work starts. It also creates a clear line of communication so any changes or concerns can be addressed right away.

Blaming hazards isn’t the goal of a briefing, which is about identification and prevention rather than assigning fault. Recording attendance is a logistical detail, not the core purpose of the discussion. And while supervisors may lead the briefing, the main role of participants is to contribute to the safety plan and share valuable information, not to supervise others.