What is a toolbox talk? It's a casual team safety meeting, typically led by the crew foreman or supervisor, that can be held at anytime, anywhere, with any team or crew to discuss a specific safety hazard and safe work practices. Browse this list of toolbox topics you can discuss with your team. Have an toolbox talk to add? Share it with us at communications@abcnhvt.org.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What We Know, Occupational Health and Safety
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, CPWR
• Repetitive Motion: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Cold Weather Safety

• Cold Stress, OSHA
• Cold Environments, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Winter Clothing, Construction Center of Excellence
• Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer, Construction Center of Excellence
• Winter Hazards/Precautions, OSHA
• Winter Work Safety, University of Illinois
• Safe Winter Driving, OSHA

Creating a Culture of Safety

• Continue Learning
• Engage your team in creating a culture of safety
• Risk Identification
• Taking Action and Using Your Voice

Distractions

• Keep Your Safety Guard Up So You Can Be Present and Safe, Tradesmen International
• Distracted Driving, National Safety Council 

Emergency Planning

• Emergency Planning for Construction Sites, Toolboxtalks.com
• Key Strategies for Protecting Construction Workers From Active Shooters, Construction Executive
• Active Shooter Response Plan, Department of Homeland Security

General Topics

• Back Strains and Sprains, OSHA
• Eye Protection, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• First Aid Brief, CNA
• Head Protection
• Under the Hard Hat, safety videos
• Hearing Protection & How Hearing Works, OSHA
• Insect Stings & Allergies, National Safety Council 
• Respiratory Protection, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Mental Health

• The Risk of Suicide in Construction, CIASP
• Changing the Statistics of Suicide in Construction, CIASP
• How to Talk About Mental Health and Suicide, CIASP
• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention as a Safety Priority, CIASP
• TRAIN, How to Talk to Someone at Risk For Suicide, CIASP
• The Risks Following Daylight Saving Time (March 14th), Safestart
• Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources - Construction Center of Excellence
• Suicide Prevention in Construction, CPWR
• Hazard Alert: Suicide Prevention in Construction, CWPR
• Suicide Prevention Toolbox Talk Templates for Download, CIASP
• Suicide Prevention Training for the Construction Industry, FOREFRONT Suicide Prevention, online training
• Suicide prevention resources to download from ABC National.
• Under the Hard Hat - video series

Motor Vehicle Safety At Work

• Distracted Driving, CDC
• Motor Vehicle Safety At Work, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Safe Driving Kit, National Safety Council

Slips & Falls

• Foot Protection, Safety Toolbox Topics
• Safe Footwear, Employer Flexible 
• Falls and Other Hazards to Workers Removing Snow from Rooftops and Other Elevated Surfaces., OSHA
• Slips, Trips, and Falls. Winter Safety Tips, Safety Toolbox Topics
• Personal Protective Equipment – Foot Protection, OSHA
• Prevent Falls Through Holes,  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Stress, Coping With

• Guidance for Employers, OSHA
• Checklist for Senior Managers, OSHA
• Checklist for Front-line Supervisors, OSHA
• Stress at the Holidays, National Mental Health Association
• Tips to Fend off the Holiday Stress, Mayo Clinic
• Workplace Stress, CPWR
• Workplace Stress Sample Survey Questions, OSHA

Summer Heat

• Protecting Workers from Heat Stress, OSHA
• Protecting Yourself from the Sun, OSHA
• Sun Exposures for Contractors
• Working in Hot Environments, CPWR

Trench Safety

• Resources from OSHA

Additional Resources

ABC NATIONAL SAFETY RESOURCES

• Toolbox Talks

CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING (CPWR) 

• Handouts & Toolbox Talks

Exceed Safety Podcasts

• Safety Unlocked podcasts

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

• Construction Resources

OSHA Safety Training Institute

• Toolbox Talks