TOOLBOX TALK 04/60 TOPIC: OPERATION GENERAL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AWARNESS OF THE DANGERS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. As supervisor, you should let your crew know a fact that surprises a lot of...

TOOLBOX TALK 03/60 TOPIC: OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE MEDICINE IS TAKEN SAFELY Click here to read the PDF version The cure be as bad as the disease Illegal drugs are a very serious hazard, but if we look at actual job-related deaths and injuries, the most...

TOOLBOX TALK 02/60 TOPIC: SKIN CANCER OBJECTIVE: TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. Not all the causes of skin cancer are known but many cases of skin cancer occur in those areas of the body heavily...

TOOLBOX TALK 01/60 TOPIC: ALLERGIES OBJECTIVE: TWO COMMON ALLERGENS Click here to read the PDF version   There are many sources of allergens that can cause an allergic reaction. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, food, drugs, latex, and insect stings. A few of these allergens may be an issue...

TOOLBOX TALK 60/60 TOPIC: ALCOHOL USE OBJECTIVE: TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR Click here to read the PDF version Alcohol Use While drinking alcohol occasionally in moderation does not have major effects on your health and life, excessive drinking can. “A drinker at risk is someone whose health is likely to...

TOOLBOX TALK 58/60 TOPIC: PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS - PART 1 OF 2 OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. How many times have you heard these words spoken about power...

TOOLBOX TALKS 57/60 TOPIC: CUTTING AND WELDING OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE SAFE HOTWORKS OPERATIONS Click here to read the PDF version General Rules: Obey all signs posted in the welding area. Do not leave oily rags, paper or other combustible materials in the welding, cutting or brazing area. Do not...

TOOLBOX TALK 56/60 TOPIC: MAINTAINING MACHINERY OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. You need to tell your crew about the hazards involved when they maintain machinery. Most injuries involving machinery fall into three categories: Caught...

TOOLBOX TALK 55/60 TOPIC: HAND TOOLS OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF HAND TOOLS Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. As a supervisor, you know how important tools are in getting the job done. Tools, like screwdrivers, hammers, pliers,...

TOOLBOX TALK 54/60 TOPIC: WATCHING OUT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE WORKERS TAKE SAFETY AS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY Click here to read the PDF version Some things to know before you give your talk. As a supervisor, you need to understand that you can’t watch all your people...