What is a Toolbox Talk?

A toolbox talk is a short safety talk, normally delivered at the workplace (not a training room) and on a specific subject matter. It should be short ( 5 – 10 minutes) and too the point with a specific safety message.

The objective is to raise awareness of a particular aspect of the work but to do it on a regular basis so that the good safety message is reinforced. Attendance should be recorded.

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Download a Toolbox Talk

• Toolbox Talk 1 - Responsibilities (93KB)
• Toolbox Talk 2 - Housekeeping (96KB)
• Toolbox Talk 3 - Personal Protective Equipment (91KB)
• Toolbox Talk 4 - Manual Handling (100KB)
• Toolbox Talk 5 - Eye Protection (99KB)
• Toolbox Talk 6 - Noise (100KB)
• Toolbox Talk 7 - Alcohol & Drugs (96KB)
• Toolbox Talk 8 - Working at Height (95KB)
• Toolbox Talk 9 - Chemicals at Work (96KB)
• Toolbox Talk 10 - Abrasive Wheels (86KB)
• Toolbox Talk 11 - Safe Access (95KB)
• Toolbox Talk 12 - Banksmen/Lifting Gear (99KB)
• Toolbox Talk 13 - Buried Services (98KB)
• Toolbox Talk 14 - Ladder Use on Site (64KB)
• Toolbox Talk 15 - Use of Cartridge Operated Tools (96KB)
• Toolbox Talk 16 - Managing Waste on Site (100KB)
• Toolbox Talk 17 - General Safety and Health Briefing (100KB)
• Toolbox Talk 18 - Accident Prevention (101KB)
• Toolbox Talk 19 - Site Security (100KB)