This is no longer a prerequisite, but a warm, dry space free of distractions, such as a site office, will undoubtedly aid the meeting’s effectiveness.Īll toolbox talks should be held in company time and distractions avoided.
Traditionally, the speaker would stand on an actual toolbox. For example, a toolbox talk may be a good way of addressing an upcoming change to regulations or standards, or a reoccurring health and safety issue. While the talks are informal, regular meetings (as and when required) will help reinforce an organisation’s commitment to maintaining a safe working environment. As well as informing inexperienced workers, they are a good way to remind experienced workers of control measures and procedures. Examples include personal protective equipment and accident reporting. In contrast, the toolbox talk is an informal short presentation that should focus on a single topic and explore the risks of specific health and safety issues on the premises or site. To be effective such briefings should be brief mindful that an attendee’s concentration is likely to dip after the 30-minute mark. Safety briefings are usually held daily, on site, prior to the start of a job, shift or access to the site. The aim of the briefing is to convey information and instructions, and should be attended by everyone who will be working on that particular site including subcontractors and key members of the supply chain. Safety briefings are short, formal meetings usually delivered by the site supervisor that detail the health and safety hazards and risks that workers will face. Although the terms “safety briefing” and “toolbox talk” are often used interchangeably, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) makes a distinction between the two.
0 kommentar(er)
