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;
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.
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
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
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
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.
