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Expertise by Regurgitation and Re-Badging One of the fascinating things about the Coronavirus pandemic is watching Safety morph into epidemiology expertise. Toolbox talks are used the most in the high-risk construction industry. In fact, it is often said the term toolbox talk originates from construction workers being stood around their toolboxes in the morning, preparing for the day ahead.
And morning is the best time of day to carry out a toolbox talk when you're working a standard day shift. Delivering your talk near the start of the day gets safety into the front of the minds of workers before any work has started. We have talked before about how regular toolbox talks are not only a great way to refresh health and safety knowledge, but also help to comply with legal requirements. And there's no better time to get started than as soon a possible.
The talk you give today could make someone think before taking risks in their work later. You could stop an accident from happening. Here are the free toolbox talks for construction you can download and use on your sites to get started.
The biggest construction killer gets the number 1 spot on our list, of course. If you are going to start with any subject, start with this one. Every construction worker should have asbestos awareness training, and this asbestos awareness toolbox talk is a great way to remind workers of the hidden killer that lurks on building sites. PPE is the last line of defence for construction workers.
Here are 50 reasons to wear PPE. Every site has health and safety signs, and they come in various shapes and colours. But what does each safety sign mean, and how do we know what the symbols tell us? Find out more in the safety signs toolbox talk. You can find excavations on most construction sites, especially during new build projects.
Construction foundations, installing services or carrying out other work below ground usually means excavations will be needed. Get the low down on excavation safety in the excavations toolbox talk. Drilling, sawing, compacting - lots of construction work results in vibration exposure. To prevent long-term damage like hand-arm vibration syndrome, workers need to stay within the legal limits and take precautions.
Remind them of the risks with the vibration toolbox talk. It's not glamorous, but welfare facilities should be provided on every construction site. Construction work is messy, after all. Not only do workers need somewhere to relieve themselves, but also somewhere to keep clean and take a break. Download the welfare facilities toolbox talk.
Temporary access is often provided on construction projects by the use of scaffolding. Scaffolding can be a safe way to carry out work at height, but it must be installed and used correctly. Communicate the rules with the scaffolding toolbox talk. Despite the myth, ladders are not banned on construction sites. However, they should only be used in the right circumstances, and be safe and suitable for their purpose. Get refreshed on with the ladder use toolbox talk. Both the blessing and the curse of construction work is that it often takes place in the great outdoors.
Encourage staff to think about different types of ladders, including step ladders and extension ladders, and guide them to choose the correct one for the job. Include a rundown of how to inspect a ladder and remind them of the best practices when using ladders. Take a look at our guide to learn more about the types of ladders per OSHA. Here are a few different ladder safety talks you can use. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 61 workplace fatalities relating to scaffolding in Ensure that workers who use scaffolding do so safely by presenting a toolbox talk on this topic.
Surface conditions, overhead hazards, spotting deterioration, and scaffold components are some of the aspects you need to cover. This is a template for a scaffolding toolbox talk. There are several things to consider if you want to work safely on a sloped roof. Employees need to know who is allowed access, hazards to look out for, protective equipment needed, and what to do in an emergency. Here is a roofing toolbox talk that you can use.
When it comes to fall protection, the safety harness is one of the most important pieces of equipment. A full-body harness toolbox talk should include details of what to inspect, and the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures. Find an example harness safety talk here. A self-retracting lanyard SRL sometimes called a lifeline, is as important as a safety harness when working at a height.
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