Safety%20Toolbox%20Talks

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 [email protected].

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

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
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
Housekeeping, JJ Keller Associates
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)
Toolbox Talks from Shulman & Hill

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, Safestart
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources - Construction Center of Excellence
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis at Work, NAMI
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.
ToolBox Talks from Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Construction Suicide Prevention
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
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

Trench Safety

Resources from OSHA

Additional Resources