Construction toolbox talks
A toolbox talk is a short, focused safety briefing given before the work starts, usually five to ten minutes, that reminds the crew of the risks and the controls for the job in front of them. These are ready-to-give talks by topic: why each one matters, the main risks, what the crew must do, key points and questions to discuss.
Working at Height
Edges, fragile surfaces, ladders and falling objects, and the controls to explain.
Manual Handling
Heavy and awkward loads, the TILE assessment, good lifting technique and aids.
PPE
The types of PPE, what each protects, fit and the last-line-of-defence principle.
Dust and COSHH
Silica and other dusts, control at source with water or extraction, and RPE.
Ladders and Stepladders
When to use them, checks, safe set-up, three points of contact and not overreaching.
Slips, Trips and Falls
Housekeeping, trailing cables, clear walkways, spills and changes in level.
Plant and Vehicles
Keeping people and plant apart, banksmen, blind spots and trained operators.
Noise
Permanent hearing loss, reducing noise at source, hearing protection and the shout test.
Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS)
Vibration white finger, limiting trigger time, keeping warm and reporting early.
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