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21st March, 2023 - 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.
Read Post12th October, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
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.
Read Post22nd September, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
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.
Read Post24th February, 2022 - 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.
Read Post2nd February, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
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.
Read Post14th October, 2021 - Toolbox Talks
Carrying out regular toolbox talks isn't always easy when you need to come up with a subject, prepare and deliver the content. It's easier when you have your talk ready and prepared. In this post, we look at over 30 free toolbox talks for construction. Download and use them for your site.
Read Post26th May, 2021 - Toolbox Talks
How do you write a toolbox talk? It's not always easy starting with a blank page and deciding what to talk about. Even though toolbox talks are short, preparing the talk is not always so quick and simple. There are several stages you need to go through to create the perfect toolbox talk.
Read Post10th February, 2021 - Toolbox Talks
There's a problem with toolbox talks, in that they are just not being done as often as they should be (if at all). If this sounds like your workplace, then don’t worry, you're not alone. On many of the sites we have visited, it is reported that very few toolbox talks are carried out.
Read Post6th October, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
Toolbox talks can be interesting if you pick the right topics, the right delivery, and you give the right information. In this blog post, we look at 9 ways to make sure your safety talks succeed, from choosing your subject to perfecting your delivery on site.
Read Post16th September, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
You've probably heard the term toolbox talk used around construction sites, and often used in other industries as well, but what exactly is a toolbox talk? A toolbox talk, also known as a safety moment, health and safety brief, safety talk, safety minute, is a talk that goes by many names.
Read Post4th June, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
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 site. Let's find out what makes toolbox talks important in construction.
Read Post19th May, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
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 be. In this post we look at some of the best ways to start a safety talk.
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