Teamwork toolbox talk

Teamwork involves when people come together to work for a common goal. Common goals may be to achieve a particular activity or engage in a task to get a result. Or have a defined outcome.

For some people, TEAM means Together everyone achieves more. And equally a natural gift for some people. Working together as a team has a lot of benefits. For example,

It reduces the workload and spreads it across different workers.

The speed of the work increases as many people work together for a common goal.

It increases effectiveness as more people familiarise themselves and build more trust when working as a team.

There is a reduction in injury when two or more come together to assist each other for a common goal.

It discourages a lone worker arrangement which is more prone to the risk of harm.

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Teamwork: how do we encourage teamwork at the site today?

Know workers’ strengths and weaknesses before assigning them together as a team.

Have a clear defined role and responsibility for the team member. And ensure you assign them roles they’ll perform well.

Assign two or more people for a task at all times.

Have many teams for different tasks and give them a timeline to finish their job.

Avoid a Lone worker arrangement at the site and do not permit it.

Ensure you define the goal clearly to the team and communicate a definite outcome or output for them.

Encourage the team members to share knowledge and instruction to promote more gain.

Ensure the team members are compatible enough to work together to increase bonding.

Encourage frequent communication among the team.

Allow the team to make their own decisions as long as it’s safe and better in the long run.

Make team meetings to be focused, timely and useful to yield great results.

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Onyekachi Emmanuel

Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional, a business person, and an entrepreneur. He is very passionate about health and safety, Business and Entrepreneurship.