2. Toolbox talks are a useful tool in the
maintenance
of a viable safety and health education
program in
the construction industry. For best
results, follow
these guidelines:
4. Limit topic discussion to about 10 to 15
minutes;
5. Review the talk in advance and deliver the
information in your own words
6. Encourage group participation. Receive and
act upon questions, ideas and suggestions
7. Avoid holding meetings in noisy areas. Use
an
atmosphere conducive to learning
8. Devote meetings exclusively to health and
safety matters that apply to the particular
group of workers;
9. Use visual aids where available or
appropriate;
• Document the meeting with a synopsis and
signatures of attendees;
10. If the talk involves an incident, discuss it with
injury factors, causes and recurrence
prevention,
rather than the individual involved in the
accident
11. If the meeting involves work being planned,
discuss potential hazards, safety equipment
to
be used and basic procedures to be followed
