Toolbox talks—also called “tailgate safety talks”—are a quick and easy way to impart safety information to employees. Toolbox talks are good options for small groups, or when there isn’t time to put on a full-scale safety meeting with slides, charts, and graphs.
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When presented properly, a toolbox talk grabs listeners’ attention and holds their interest. Toolbox talks should be clear and concise, addressing just a handful of key points. To ensure comprehension and retention, the person delivering the toolbox talk should end it with a recap of the main points.
Preparing for a Toolbox Talk
Here are some steps for preparing for a toolbox talk:
- Observe and make notes of conditions in the workplace, such as potential hazards and worker carelessness.
- Jot down an outline of three to five main safety points for the toolbox talk
- Come up with a “punchline,” a short sentence or phrase that sums up the toolbox talk and is easy to remember
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The Safety Library has more helpful toolbox resources like these:
Confined Spaces Toolbox Talk
Electrical Safety Safety Talk
Hazard Communication Safety Talk