Preplanning for Videotaping
Preplanning for a taping session is crucial to the success of this technique.
It must be clearly communicated and understood by all workers that the
analysis of an operation is used only to identify and document methods of
improving workers effectiveness, installation methods, and field operations
on the jobsite. It is important to establish that the analysis will not lead to
critical evaluation and termination of individuals. The person in charge should
emphasize that the camcorder exercise will be used only to study, analyze,
and improve jobsite conditions for enhancing the overall productivity and,
hence, improving the individual's performance. If a consultant is in charge
of this exercise, it is equally important that he/she involves project superintendents
and area supervisors in the selection of the operations to be taped
and analyzed. Upon confirming the selection, the area foremen and their
crews should also be notified.