Toolbox Talks are quick and easy trainings to enhance safety requirements. Toolbox Talks cover a wide range of topics ranging from workplace electrical safety to lifting basics.
Toolbox Talks also help create and an environment to discuss task specific or timely safety communications, identify problems or highlight specific safety concerns/risks.
What is a "Toolbox Talk"?
A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion among employees of an individual department that focuses on a particular safety issue.
Who can conduct a "Toolbox Talk"?
Anyone can conduct a Toolbox Talk. However, it is a good idea to select individuals who have expertise on the given topic.
How long and often should these be conducted?
EH&S recommends a 15 minute talk conducted on a monthly basis.
Where and when should these discussions take place?
The meeting should be held in a comfortable location at the beginning of a shift, after lunch/break, or incorporated into another operational meeting.
Do you have to use SH&E created "Talks"?
No. The SH&E topics are there for assistance but each group is free to conduct a talk on any safety issue that may be present in the work environment.
Do "Toolbox Talks" satisfy required safety training?
No. Toolbox Talks are a brief discussion each month of relevant safety issues but they do not replace formal safety training.
Other applications for Toolbox Talks
Toolbox Talks can be used for post accident communications, re-enforcement of safe work practice, pre-task planning and talking points for hands on training or table top exercises.
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