5-minute talk
Fall protection: before you go up
Why fall protection starts with the plan, and what to check before you step off solid ground.
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5-minute talk
Ladder safety: set it up right
Angle, extension, footing and securing: the four things that keep a portable ladder where you put it.
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5-minute talk
Forklifts and pedestrians: sharing the floor
How operators and pedestrians avoid each other in a busy warehouse or yard.
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5-minute talk
Working in the heat: spot it early
Heat illness signs, water, rest and what a heat stress exposure control plan has to do.
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5-minute talk
Working in the cold: layers and limits
Hypothermia, frostbite and how to plan outdoor work in cold, wet or windy conditions.
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5-minute talk
Silica dust: what you can't see can hurt you
Where respirable crystalline silica comes from, and why wet methods and dust control come first.
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5-minute talk
WHMIS labels: read before you use
What is on a supplier label, when a workplace label is needed, and where the SDS is.
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5-minute talk
PPE: the last line of defence
Choosing, fitting, inspecting and caring for the PPE on your job.
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5-minute talk
Housekeeping: a clear floor is a safe floor
Slips, trips, clutter and stacking: five minutes of tidy-up that prevents injuries.
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5-minute talk
Lockout: control the energy
Why every energy source is isolated and locked before maintenance, and who removes the lock.
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5-minute talk
Hearing protection: it only works once
Noise limits, hearing protection and hearing tests: protect what you can't get back.
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5-minute talk
Manual handling: lift smart
Reducing strains and sprains by changing the task first, then the technique.
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How to run a toolbox talk
- Pick the topic that matches today's work, and read the sheet beforehand.
- Gather the crew where they can hear you. Keep it to about five minutes.
- Cover the key points in your own words, then ask the questions on the sheet and listen to the answers.
- Note any hazards or ideas the crew raise, and follow them up.
- Have everyone sign the sheet and keep it with your site safety records.
A toolbox talk supports, but does not replace, formal training, worker orientation and the procedures for your own worksite. Workers who need certification can take one of our online safety courses.
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