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Safety & OSHAaka: safety meetingaka: tailgate meetingaka: safety talk

Toolbox Talk

In Plain English

A short daily safety meeting where workers review that day's hazards and safety rules before starting work.

Definition

A toolbox talk is a brief, informal safety meeting held at the job site, typically at the start of a work shift, to discuss a specific safety topic, review hazards for the day's work, or address a recent incident or near miss. They are typically 10 to 15 minutes long and documented with attendance sheets. Regular toolbox talks are a proven method for maintaining safety culture and reducing incidents.

Example

Before the crew began crane picks over the occupied building, the superintendent held a 10-minute toolbox talk on exclusion zones and communication protocols.

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