This is a section of Toolbox Talk articles for workers conducting toolbox talks and for everyone in the workplace doing a work activity.
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Toolbox talk is a short meeting organised by the workers before the start of every work shift. They do this to keep themselves aware of the hazards in the activity that they want to do.Â
The toolbox talk meeting is always within 5 to 15 minutes. The workers doing the job are expected to be present and participate fully.
The various subjects for a toolbox talk that the presenter can develop and present include;
TOOLBOX TALK ON COMPLACENCY Complacency is the feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger or defect. In the workplace, complacency will make a worker have a feeling that he is always safe while working. Maybe they have been doing… Read More »complacency in safety toolbox talk
Wheelbarrow safety is often encouraged during wheelbarrow use at home or at the work site. Wheelbarrows are small hand-propelled vehicles, pushed and guided by a person to convey a load from one location to another. Made up of one wheel, handle, tyre, leg, frame, steel… Read More »Toolbox talk on Wheelbarrow safety.
Emergency exit provides a clear route for people to use when there is a danger. You can see emergency exits in public places such as offices, hospitals
Being observant at all times is good not just on the site but at all places. If you check, there is so much noise and distraction around us
Leg safety prevents injuries from happening to the leg. The worksite exposes our legs to different objects that can cause injuries.
Toolbox talk on hand protection focus on protecting the hand against harm while working on a site. Our hand are the most used tool for work
Eye protection exists to protect the eye against hazards on a worksite. Such hazards include flying objects, chemicals, fires.
Underground utilities or buried utilities can cause damage if not managed during excavation. Electrical lines, sewage lines, and gas pipelines are buried utilities. During an excavation activity within the area, it can offer deadly hazards when the buried services are out of anyone’s knowledge.
Overhead power line toolbox talk explains the safety aspect of what you’re going to do when working around an overhead power line. Contact of the lifting equipment with the overhead power line can have catastrophic outcomes if the power line is transmitting a voltage.
One of the safest choices the drivers and the passengers can make is to wear their seat belts when they enter their vehicle. Seat belts could be life-saving equipment during any crash on the road. Learn more
Scissor lifts are mechanical platforms for workers to perform job tasks at elevated levels. Scissor lift safety prevents hazards and risks associated with the equipment from causing harm.
Biohazard safety toolbox talk will offer workers the necessary things concerning the biohazards around them and ways to protect themselves.
Hot work safety toolbox talk is paramount to ensure the safety of any hot work activities going on the job and off the job. Learn more from this toolbox talk.
Social media offers interaction between people, loved ones, colleagues and friends. But it can be abused. Your social media account can affect your work professionally when you avoid social media ethics. Learn more from this toolbox talk.
Hammer safety will protect the user from dangers associated with using the hammer. Hammers are the most used hand tools to drive nails, screws or other items into wood or concrete. On construction sites, and in our various homes, Hammers are always available for work activities.… Read More »Toolbox talk on hammer safety
 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… Read More »Toolbox talk on teamwork
