A job briefing will be performed at the start of every work day. T or F?

• A. False
• B. Not specified
• C. True
• D. Only for high-risk jobs

Answer: (C)

Starting the day with a job briefing ensures everyone understands the plan, hazards, controls, and each person’s role before work begins. This daily check-in is a standard safety practice in utilities because conditions can change from day to day—weather, equipment, personnel, or site conditions can introduce new risks or modify how work should be done. The briefing reinforces stop-work authority, confirms permit-to-work and lockout/tagout requirements, and lays out coordination with others who may be nearby. Because of these reasons, performing a job briefing at the start of every workday is correct. It isn’t limited to high-risk tasks or left unspecified; even routine work benefits from the clear, shared understanding it provides.