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23rd October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

Why Toolbox Talks Are Important In Construction

Toolbox talks are short health and safety talks, mostly used on construction sites. While the term isn't limited to the construction industry, toolbox talks are an important way to spread health and safety information on your sites. Let's find out what makes toolbox talks important in construction.

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17th October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

What Is A Toolbox Talk?

If you work in construction or other high-risk industries, you've probably heard the term toolbox talk. You might have even taken one. But what exactly is a toolbox talk? A toolbox talk is a talk that goes by many names and is also known as a safety moment, health and safety brief, safety talk, or safety minute.

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15th October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

What Makes A Good Toolbox Talk?

A good toolbox talk requires a combination of factors… good subject, good content, good delivery, and good records. Get it wrong and your toolbox talk could end up being boring or worse, pointless. Get it right and make a real difference to the health and safety of your workforce.

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8th August, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

How Often Should A Toolbox Talk Be Undertaken?

Toolbox talks are a great way to keep your workforce refreshed and provide health and safety information. But how often should toolbox talks be carried out? Monthly, weekly, daily... more often? In this blog post, we consider how often toolbox talks should be undertaken.

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6th August, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

How To Start A Safety Talk

It might sound simple, but safety talks can often get forgotten, and on many of the sites we have visited, safety talks just don't get done as often as management would like them to happen. In this post, we look at some of the best ways to start a safety talk.

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5th June, 2024 - Toolbox Talks

Are Toolbox Talks A Legal Requirement?

Toolbox talks are often used as part of a good health and safety management system to refresh, renew and provide health and safety information. But beyond being good practice, are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

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10th August, 2023 - Toolbox Talks

20 Roofing Safety Topics You Can Use For Toolbox Talks

Struggling to come up with roofing safety topics? Roof work is one of the most dangerous construction trades, so talking about safety in roofing is essential. Here are 20 easy-to-talk-about safety topics for roofers to get you started.

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21st March, 2023 - Toolbox Talks

9 Reasons To Have Daily Toolbox Talks

There is no legal requirement to carry toolbox talks out daily, so don’t panic if you’re not that frequent with them yet. But there are many reasons why daily toolbox talks are better for your business, health, safety, and your team. In this post, we look at 9 reasons to have daily talks.

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12th October, 2022 - Toolbox Talks

7 Toolbox Talk Formats (With Ready To Use Examples)

In this blog post, we'll look at 7 toolbox talk formats including informal chats, safety briefings, handouts, presentations, demonstrations, videos and software. Some are quicker to get started than others, some do the hard work for you, and some need a bit of preparation.

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22nd September, 2022 - Toolbox Talks

How To Deliver An Effective Toolbox Talk

Toolbox talks don't have to be boring! When done right, they have a significant positive impact on the health and safety of your workforce on site. Here's how you can give an effective toolbox talk that will help your team work safer and reduce the number of near misses and accidents.

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24th February, 2022 - Toolbox Talks

The Best 100 Safety Topics For Daily Toolbox Talks

It can be hard to think of ideas for health and safety toolbox talks, but luckily, there are many subjects you can use. Check out these 100 safety topics to help you get started. You will also find out why we picked each topic, who needs to hear it, and what information to cover.

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2nd February, 2022 - Toolbox Talks

How To Find The Best Toolbox Talk Subjects

Finding enough subjects to keep your toolbox talks regular and interesting might seem like a big ask. How can you come up with enough ideas to do one every day or every week? Here are ten questions that help you find the best toolbox talk subjects for your business.

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