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TOOLBOX TALK

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. 

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;

  • Accident prevention.
  • Accident reporting.
  • Accident prevention and control.
  • Abrasive wheel.
  • Supervision and monitoring.
  • Chemical inhalation.
  • Construction site rules.
  • Demolition.Danger.
  • Dermatitis.
  • Drugs.
  • Dust.
  • Display screen equipment.
  • Equipment and vehicles.
  • Eye protection.
  • Eye google.
  • Fire.
  • Fire prevention.
  • Horseplay at work.
  • Manual handling.
  • Safe working limit.
  • Fire safety.
  • Flammable liquids.
  • Gas safety.
  • Flammable liquids.
  • Good Housekeeping.
  • Hammers.
  • Work tools.
  • Ladders.
  • Scaffolding.
  • Conveyors.
  • Hand protection.
  • Head Protection.
  • Harmful Substance.
  • Infections at work.
  • Legionella.
  • Leptospirosis.
  • Lifting Equipment.
  • Lone working.
  • Mobile elevated working platform.
  • Near misses.
  • Outdoor working.
  • Working under extreme weather conditions.
  • Overhead Services.
  • Portable Appliances Testing.
  • PPE use.
  • Permits to work.
  • RPE. 
  • Radiation.
  • Risk assessment.
  • Refuelling.
  • Roof work.
  • Safety awareness.
  • Safety Nets.
  • Screwdrivers.
  • Sharp edges.
  • Sharp surfaces.
  • Shift work.
  • Silica dust.
  • Skid loaders.
  • Construction skips.
  • Stress.
  • Tyre Safety.
  • Machine guarding.
  • Slip trip and fall.
  • dropped objects.
  • Oxygen deficiency
  • Power tools
  • Violence
  • Transport management.
  • Underground services.
  • Vibration.
  • Welfare services.
  • Young person.
  • Disabled person.
  • Drills.
  • Emergency Plan.
  • Emergency response kits.
  • First aid.
  • Zero Harm.
  • Work at height.
  • Fire extinguisher.
  • Use of Handglove.
hammer safety toolbox tak

Toolbox talk on hammer safety

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

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Toolbox talk on ladder safety

Ladder safety prevents falls from height when using a ladder. Falls from ladders represent the majority of fall injuries from elevation witnessed in the industry.  Fall records from carpentry and residential construction work show that unstable ladders, slips and loss of the ladder footing contributed… Read More »Toolbox talk on ladder safety

unsafe act unsafe condition toolbox talk

Toolbox talks on unsafe acts and unsafe condition

Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace can lead to injuries and accidents. Over 70% of these are caused by human behavior, such as horseplay, poor hygiene, complacency, and use of damaged or inappropriate personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include unstable work areas, overloaded electrical sockets, poor sanitary conditions, and defective equipment. Ensuring safety involves supervision, correction of hazards, reporting unsafe practices, and educating workers about their impacts.

conveyor system toolbox talk

Toolbox talk on the conveyor system

The conveyor system is used for transporting materials from one place to another, usually for bulky or heavy materials. More so, conveyors are mechanical handling equipment that is fast and efficient for the movement of materials.  We have many types of conveyor systems. They are  In… Read More »Toolbox talk on the conveyor system