Tailgate safety talks—also called “Toolbox talks”—are a quick and easy way to impart safety information to employees. Tailgate safety talks are good options for informal groups, or when there isn’t time to put on a full-scale safety meeting with slides, charts, and graphs.
When presented properly, a tailgage safety meeting grabs listeners’ attention and holds their interest. These talks should be clear and concise, addressing just a handful of key points. To ensure comprehension and retention, the person delivering the tailgate safety talk should end it with a recap of the main points.
Preparing for a Tailgate Safety Talk
Although a tailgate talk is meant to be informal, the person giving the talk should prepared. To be effective, carefully think through what points are most important. Here are some steps for preparing for a tailgate talk:
- Observe and make notes of hazardous conditions in the workplace, such as potential hazards and worker carelessness.
- Jot down an outline of three to five main safety points for the tailgate talk
- Come up with a “punchline,” a short sentence or phrase that sums up the talk and is easy to remember
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