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Lets Talk Toolbox Talks: How to Effectively Reinforce Safe Work Practices
The webinar, hosted by EHS consultant Charlie Glassberg, discusses the use of toolbox talks as informal group discussions aimed at reinforcing safety practices among employees, particularly within construction settings. Key points include the importance of engaging employees through interactive discussions, identifying relevant topics such as slips, trips, falls, and other safety hazards, and incorporating feedback for future talks. The session emphasizes the need for planning, effective communication, and follow-up to enhance workplace safety culture.
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- 1. Let’s Talk Toolbox Talks CharlieGlassberg, EHS Consultant cglassberg@triumvirate.com
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- 3. 3 During this Webinar ✓All lines will be muted. ✓ Communicate via the questions tab in your webinar panel. ✓ Unanswered questions will be responded to personally after the webinar. ✓ Webinar recording and slides will be emailed to you tomorrow.
- 4. Charlie Glassberg EHS Consultant TriumvirateEnvironmental, Inc. 4 Meet Your Presenter
- 5. Poll Question Do youcurrently use toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices? 5
- 6. What’s a ToolboxTalk and Who Uses Them • A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion among employees that covers a specific safety topic. • Anyone can use a toolbox talk. Generally they are used in the construction industry, but they could be used in research or manufacturing settings. 6
- 7. The Importance ofCommunicating Safety • Identify workplace hazards • Start the conversation • Remind employees of duties and responsibilities • Grow your safety culture 7
- 8. Poll Question What doyou see as potentially viable topics for the future toolbox talks? 8
- 9. Common Topics • Slips,Trips and Falls • Hot Work • Electrical Safety • PPE Requirements • Fall Protection • Fatigue • Heat Stress • Confined Space 9
- 10. Tips and Tricks •What can we do to make Toolbox Talks effective, and how to avoid losing your audience 10
- 11. Plan and Prepare •Take some time to plan what topics you’d like to cover • Identify goals for each toolbox talk • Have additional topics ready 11
- 12. Be Interactive • Usevisuals, games, videos • Typically talks are in the morning so think of ways to wake folks up and get the brain active 12
- 13. Draw from Others’Experiences • Everyone has value to add • Workers with lots of experience can act as leaders and give context to the importance of safety 13
- 14. Invite Feedback • Toolboxtalks should be a two-way street • If there are particular activities or topics that draw interest, try to incorporate them into future talks 14
- 15. Follow-Up • If thereare questions raised from a talk that can’t be addressed at that time make sure to get the answer for the next toolbox talk • Keep records of the talks with notes 15
- 16. Pitfalls to Avoid •Don’t rush the presentation • Try to cover pertinent material • Allow for conversation 16
- 17. What Does aToolbox Talk Look Like 17
- 18. Things to Keepin Mind • Make sure your company has a strong safety program and manuals • Take advantage of resources ▪ OSHA Publications ▪ The Center for Construction Research and Training ▪ American Supply Association ▪ BC Construction Safety Alliance 18
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- 21. THANK YOU! Charlie Glassberg cglassberg@triumvirate.com EHSConsultant Triumvirate Envirionmental