When is the best time to discuss STKY to maximize effectiveness?

• A. At the start of shift and during the day
• B. Only after an incident
• C. Only during annual reviews
• D. Only during lunch

Answer: (A)

Ongoing safety conversations integrated into daily work keep awareness high and actions consistent. Discussing STKY at the start of the shift sets the tone, clarifies the day’s plan, identifies known hazards, and reviews the controls before anyone begins work. Then, bringing up safety throughout the day reinforces training, adapts to changing conditions, and allows quick coaching if new risks appear or if a process isn’t going as planned. This continuous, proactive approach is what makes such discussions effective and helps prevent incidents.

Discussing safety only after an incident is reactive and misses prevention opportunities. Waiting for annual reviews is too infrequent to keep safety top of mind in real time. Holding conversations only during lunch is impractical and disrupts the workflow.