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Toolbox Talks Procedure

Toolbox talks are short, 10-15 minute safety meetings conducted on-site to discuss a specific safety topic relevant to the current work. The objective is to regularly raise safety awareness and reinforce good safety messages. Attendance is mandatory and must be recorded. Supervisors should invite discussion from the team and encourage continued reporting of safety concerns. Topics should be chosen based on project stage and can include PPE, working at heights, and hazard awareness.

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Toolbox Talks Procedure

Toolbox talks are short, 10-15 minute safety meetings conducted on-site to discuss a specific safety topic relevant to the current work. The objective is to regularly raise safety awareness and reinforce good safety messages. Attendance is mandatory and must be recorded. Supervisors should invite discussion from the team and encourage continued reporting of safety concerns. Topics should be chosen based on project stage and can include PPE, working at heights, and hazard awareness.

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TOOLBOX TALKS PROCEDURE

APPROVED BY:

NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

SCOPE:
A toolbox talk is a short safety talk, normally delivered on-site (not in a training room) and on a
specific subject matter. It should be short, 10 – 15 minutes, and to the point with a job-specific
safety message.

OBJECTIVE:
The objective is to raise awareness of a particular aspect of the work but to do it on a regular basis
so that the good safety message is reinforced. Attendance is mandatory and must be recorded in the
Toolbox Talk Attendance register. A briefing of the activities to be performed must also be covered.

OVERVIEW:
Toolbox talks are not a monologue – Supervisors are required to invite the team to share
observations and encourage continued reporting of concerns. Use a toolbox talk template to
structure the meeting. Encourage insights on:
 Hazards and risks
 Better hazard control decisions
 Facility upgrades
 Training
 Job-specific activities

TIMELINE:
The toolbox talk should be short but if not held frequently then they will become drawn out. Toolbox
Talks are mandatory to be conducted prior to the start of each job. The Supervisor/HSE Officer shall
chair the Toolbox Talk and participation by all attendees must be encouraged.

TOPICS:
The choice of topics varies according to project stages and can cover:
 Protecting eyes, ears and respiratory systems
 Working safely at heights.
 Do your trendy team members grow long beards? Demonstrate good a facial fit of protective
equipment looks like.
 Avoid generic talks, as these will disengage your team long-term.
STANDARD:

 Plan in advance, avoid ad hoc meetings;


 Avoid schedule disruption. Give sufficient notice for each toolbox talk & mention compulsory
attendance.
 Prepare supporting information to help convey the message effectively.
 Use toolbox talk templates to record the topics covered and signed attendance.
 Proactively involve the team and push feedback.
 Toolbox talks and pre-start meetings have become a very effective way of maintaining safety
awareness and bringing attention to any current or emerging hazards and risks in SRCCCL’s
operations. They are meant to be a brief, interactive discussion about a specific topic but can
also touch on a number of issues relevant to the workplace.

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