What is a Safety Talk? A safety talk, also referred as a toolbox talk, is basically an informal meeting where safety topics associated with a specific line of work or task at hand is discussed. Ideally, an effective safety talk contains a brief 5-10 minutes discussion about daily safety in advance of a work [...]
A safe use of step ladders toolbox talk, can be used to improve the capability of employees using stepladders across various industries. The frequency of fall from height involving step ladders, is more than any other type of work equipment. Often accidents could have been avoided, if training in the form of a safe [...]
Introduction A Personal Protective Equipment toolbox talk is used as an ideal topic for safety protection, especially within the construction industry. Basically, personal protective equipment (PPE), is anything used or worn by an individual, in order to reduce the hazards relating to health and safety. It’s aimed to look after workers by decreasing their [...]
Introduction In many instances, construction sites are quite busy with a lot of contractors, workers and vendors. They are all working at the same time and on different tasks on the construction site. Apparently, housekeeping is not always that exiting and workers don’t always take the time to tidy up on an ongoing basis. [...]
Construction Toolbox Talk Basically, a Toolbox Talk is an informal meeting where we address safety topics associated with the particular work, like safe work practices and workplace risks. It is a simple yet effective approach for sharing workplace hazards in advance of starting the actual work. Effective Toolbox Talks are relevant to the work [...]
Significance Manual Lifting Toolbox Talk When it comes to manual lifting incidents, then it must be kept in mind that they are one of the most common types of accidents. There’s no doubt that they can pose severe consequences for the company, as well as the person who has been injured. Reducing these types [...]
A safety talk, also known as safety moment, safety minute or a toolbox talk, is a direct way to remind workers about the importance of their health and safety. They focus on those topics which affect the team. It’s like a quick overview of some of the most important considerations. Let’s talk about some [...]
What is Excavation Safety? For construction workers, the excavator has made digging easier, faster and much more efficient. On the other hand, the use of excavators also brings a range of hazards around its use, particularly in the absence of adequate awareness of risks associated with it. By clear risks identification and determining the [...]
Common Slip Trip and Fall Incidents Accidents from heights can be fatal or cause significant harm, and include accidents from ladder, mobile communication devices, rooftops and other raised buildings. Slip and fall accidents on slick surface like ice and snow are often one of the hazards during winter. Slips and trips at workplaces are [...]
Safety Toolbox talks are held prior to the beginning of work and include safety messages and precautions for the employees. These safety toolbox talks are one of the most convenient ways to encourage best safety practices and maintain a safe environment for everyone in the workplace. These safety talks can vary in time from [...]
