Safety Toolbox Talks by SaferMe
By SaferMe
Safety Toolbox Talks by SaferMeOct 31, 2022
Underground Utilities Toolbox Talk
In this toolbox talk we talk about Underground Utilities.
Working near underground services can pose a significant hazard to workers, public bypasses, and the business. The main services to be aware of are:
- Water pipes
- Gas pipes
- Electricity cables
- Telecommunication cables
Safety Nets toolbox talk
A fall from height poses a severe risk of injury or death. When properly installed, safety nets can reduce the distance and impact of a fall to minimise the likelihood of harm.
Listen now or read the Safety Nets toolbox talk online now
Scaffold Safety toolbox talk
Falls from heights is one of the biggest killers on construction sites, most of which occur from a height of less than 4 metres. Scaffolding causes many of these incidents, largely due to workers becoming complacent to Scaffolding Safety procedures.
Listen now or read the full Scaffold Safety toolbox talk here
Protecting the Public Toolbox Talk
Employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to protect their workers, other workers, and anyone else, including the public, from any harm that could arise from work and/or worksites under their control. This toolbox talk identifies various hazards that are particularly relevant for the public and discusses strategies to mitigate risk.
Slips, Trips, and Falls toolbox talk - Work Safety Talks
A simple, 5 minute outline of what to cover in a toolbox talk on Slips, Trips, and Falls..
Slips, trips and falls are a common reason for many of the injuries in workplaces. They can cause minor injuries but can also lead to serious, long-term injuries. Many slip, trips and falls are avoidable and there are usually easy solutions a workplace can apply to control the risk, either by eliminating or minimising it. It could be as simple as cleaning up a spillage straight away, or moving a cord off a walkway which can prevent injuries from occurring.
Listen now or read the Slips, Trips and Falls toolbox talk online
Stress Toolbox talk - Safety at work
There is challenge and there is stress.
“Challenge” is motivating while “Stress” drives poor decision making that, at best, results in loss of productivity and, at worst, results in injury or death. Everyone at a workplace has a duty to identify and manage stress to keep everyone safe.
Listen to this podcast now or read the Stress Toolbox Talk here
Risk Assessment ToolBox Talk
The PCBU has a duty to protect its workers and others from harm in the workplace. To do this, the PCBU must identify hazards in the workplace, risk assesses those hazards, and put in place controls that eliminate or minimize the associated risk. The process of identifying a hazard is covered in the hazard assessment toolbox and the specific application of controls is covered in the various hazard-specific toolboxes – this toolbox is on risk assessment.
Hazard Assessment Toolbox Talk
Employers have a duty to protect their workers and others from harm in the workplace. To do this, they must identify and control any hazards. Likewise, workers need to know about the hazards on the job and how to protect themselves. The aim of this toolbox is to provide education on how to assess a workplace for any potential hazards.
Electrical Safety Toolbox talk
Electricity is an ever-present danger on most worksites, especially since it is invisible. The good news is with the right precautions and safety measures, these hazards can be significantly reduced.
This toolbox talk covers all the main workplace injuries that can be caused by electricity and how you and your employees can prevent them from happening.
First Aid Toolbox talk
Regardless of how many safety procedures are put into place in a workplace, it is almost certain that, at some point, an accident will occur. When accidents happen, you must understand basic first aid policies so that help can be given to the injured worker safely and effectively.
In this toolbox talk, we will discuss what you need to know about first aid in the workplace and what to do when first aid is required to be given to a worker on site. Working together, we can ensure a much safer workplace.
Fire Extinguisher Toolbox Talk
If a fire breaks out in the workplace, you will need to know how to use a fire extinguisher correctly. However, the most important thing to consider when there is a fire is your safety; as they say, things can be replaced, people can’t! So, if the fire has gotten out of hand, evacuate the worksite and call emergency services.
In this toolbox talk we will cover of the basics of fire extinguishers.
Eye Safety Toolbox talk
Eye injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries. The good news is they are almost always preventable. To help you stay safe while at work, we have put together this eye safety toolbox talk.
In this toolbox talk, we will discuss the most common causes of eye injuries in the workplace and then go over how you can avoid them. By the end of this talk, you should be fully aware of how to prevent eye injuries.
Hand Safety Toolbox Talk
A simple, 5-minute outline of what to cover in a toolbox talk on hand safety in the workplace.
Hand injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries even though they are almost always preventable. To help you keep your staff and worksite safe, we have put together this toolbox talk.
This talk covers all of the main workplace dangers where hand injuries occur and how you can prevent them from happening.
Heat stress toolbox talk
While heatwaves are making news in 2021, construction workers and other professionals are exposed to heat stress risks every summer. Heat is a silent killer in the workplace and on the job site, causing people to suddenly collapse and fail to recover at the hospital.
In this toolbox talk we cover off the basics around recognizing different types of heat related illnesses and how to put controls in place to avoid them.
These toolbox talks are made by SaferMe. You can see a transcript of this toolbox talk or download a pdf here. See a full list of our toolbox talks here.
PPE (personal protective equipment) toolbox talk
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is safety equipment that is designed to protect employees by reducing their exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards while working.
This toolbox talk covers why we use PPE, when PPE should be worn, and the different types of PPE that are available to mitigate worksite risks.
Ladder Safety Toolbox talk
Toolbox talk about ladder safety