Safe Use of Jobsite Radios
A safety talk covering volume control, communication clarity, and preventing distraction when using jobsite radios.
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Key Hazards
- Missed verbal warnings
- Reduced situational awareness
- Trip hazards from power cords
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Safe use of jobsite radios is important for construction and maintenance crews. Radios improve morale but can become distractions if misused.
Workers should keep volume at a level that allows hearing alarms, equipment movement, or coworker instructions.
Different work zones may require radio-free areas, especially near heavy machinery or traffic control operations.
Cordless radios help reduce tripping hazards caused by extension cords.
Safety Reminders
- Keep volume reasonable.
- Avoid radios in high-hazard zones.
- Use cordless models when possible.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings.
Ask the Crew
- Does today’s job require a low-noise environment?
- Are radios causing communication issues?