A Toolbox Talk is an informal discussion involving workers. It focuses on a particular safety issue which may be related to the job to be done.
The safety issues as regards the workplace or the nature of the industry. A toolbox talk is one of the proactive tools used in fighting against hazards and accident elimination on-site. These tools can be used daily to promote your department’s safety culture. Toolbox talk facilitates health and safety discussions on the job site.
The following are the salient features of toolbox talks:
• It is always at the beginning of the work shift or the beginning of work.
• The meeting is on the job site and mostly by standing up.
• It has a duration that is not more than 15 minutes.
• There may be a review of the previous talk.
• There will be a discussion on the current task.
• It always involves discussions on safety issues as regards health, safety, and the environment. Several topics can come from this broader topic and can be for the meeting.
• Toolbox talk is mandatory, and It’s for all workers’ participation. Review and recapitulation with a quiz or test can come in while doing the delivery.
Toolbox talks advance the knowledge of safety concerns at the forefront. A toolbox talk may have the following
• Improves awareness of safety. Employees get active in safety issues, and it reduces safety risks. It has a list of work hazards inherent in the job. The control measure in place
• Introduces workers to new equipment and its procedure, and preventive practices and motivates workers to follow standard operating procedures
• It provides great information to workers on accident prevention and investigation, Emergency procedures and evacuation.
• Highlights planning, preparation, supervision, and documentation.No man knows it all
• Consequently, during the meeting, there are communications on new laws, industry standards, procedures and company policies.
• Encourages workers to discuss their experiences which can help to guide their fellow workers in the future.
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Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
