Saturday, December 4, 2021 Women in Construction A five-part series exploring best practices to recruit and retain women in the construction workplace Newsletters Alberta Local 63 BC Local 68 Manitoba Local 152 Ontario Construction Saskatchewan Local 151 Sectors Construction Best Practice #4 – Provide a Comprehensive Site and Safety Orientation A welcoming environment for women and newcomers on site means providing a complete and comprehensive safety orientation. Be sure to check in on new employees at the start and end of their shift during their first week of employment. New recruits may be reluctant to approach supervisors with questions or concerns because they don’t want to bring attention to the fact that they don’t know the answer. Encourage open communication and take the time to answer any questions. This is vital to retaining new hires. 5 Things to Include on Site and Safety Orientation A site map showing key locations (e.g. washrooms, muster areas, medical shacks, emergency equipment, break rooms, lockers) A comprehensive tour of the work site Key emergency contact information Expectations regarding the new employee’s role, specific safety and work procedures, and relevant performance standards or policies Acceptable standards of attire and conduct. You might be interested in Behind Every Smile 23 Jul 2026 #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026