Life-Saving Rules

Tool Box Talk Series

Updated 05/04/2011

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 Work with a valid work
permit when required

Question 1
Why is this rule important and
what incidents have we had
related to it?
 Work with a valid work permit when required
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1 Some Other Reasons Why This Rule Is
• Summarise what you have heard before Important
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• People start work without permit
• Hazards are not spotted
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part • Essential controls (e.g. gas testing) not in
• Look for real examples from place
your own workplace
• People not trained for the job
• No emergency response in place
• Find and use real examples of
incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Work with a valid work permit when
required

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Work with a valid work permit when required
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Work with a valid work permit
when required

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Work with a valid work permit when required
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Work with a valid work permit when required

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Conduct gas tests when required

Question 1
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had
related to it?
 Conduct gas tests when required
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before • Hydrocarbon vapours in the air lead to
moving to Question 2 fires/explosions
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• People exposed to vapours have been
overcome/poisoned and died
• Take your time
• Oxygen deficiency is a killer
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from • Presence of oxygen causes/accelerates fires
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Conduct gas tests when required

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Conduct gas tests when required
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Conduct gas tests when required

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Conduct gas tests when required
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Conduct gas tests when required

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Verify isolation before work begins and use
the specified life protecting equipment

Question 1
Why is this rule
important and what
incidents have we had
related to it?
 Verify isolation before work begins and use the
specified life protecting equipment
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace
• Isolation, either mechanical or electrical,
separates you from danger to keep you safe.
•Specialised life protecting equipment
(breathing apparatus, electrical arc flash
protection, chemical resistant suits) protects
you from danger (electricity, chemicals,
radiation) to keep you safe.

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Verify isolation before work begins
and use the specified life
protecting equipment

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Verify isolation before work begins and use theSupervisor Notes
specified life protecting equipment
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Verify isolation before work begins
and use the specified life
protecting equipment

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Verify isolation before work begins and use the
specified life protecting equipment
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Verify isolation before work begins and use the specified life protecting equipment

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Obtain authorisation before entering a
confined space

Question 1
Why is this rule
important and what
incidents have we had
related to it?
 Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
•A confined space (vessel, tank, pipe) can
contain explosive gas, poisonous air or other
dangers. Authorised access keeps you safe.

• Take your time

• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Obtain authorisation before
entering a confined space

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Obtain authorisation before
entering a confined space

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space

Actions To Remove Each
Blockers
Blocker
 Obtain authorization before overriding or
disabling safety critical equipment

Question 1
Why is this rule important
and what incidents have we
had related to it?
 Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling
safety critical equipment
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace
•Safety-critical equipment must work correctly
to keep you safe.
(Examples of safety-critical equipment include
isolation devices/emergency shut down valves,
lock out/tag out devices trip systems, relief
valves, fire and gas alarm systems, certain level
controls, alarms, crane computers, In-Vehicle
Monitoring Systems.)

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Obtain authorization before
overriding or disabling safety
critical equipment

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling
safety critical equipment
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question
Question2:2:
Supervisor TipsTips
Supervisor
• Pose Question 2 to your group
• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Obtain authorization before
overriding or disabling safety
critical equipment

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling
safety critical equipment
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Protect yourself against a fall when
working at height

Question 1
Why is this rule important
and what incidents have we
had related to it?
 Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?

Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group
• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace
Reasons this rule is important
•Fall prevention equipment provides effective
protection against fatal injuries while working
at height.
•Use fall protection equipment when working
outside a protective environment where you
can fall over 6 feet (1.8 metres) to keep you
safe.

• Find and use real

examples of incidents
related to this rule from your site
• Link the discussion to real
work on site involving the
people in the tool box talk
 Protect yourself against a fall when
working at height

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Protect yourself against a fall when
working at height

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Do not walk under a suspended load

Question 1
Why is this rule
important and what
incidents have we had
related to it?
 Do not walk under a suspended load
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?

Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace
•Working or walking immediately under a
suspended load is unsafe as the load can fall
on you.
Note : A suspended load is an object that is
temporary lifted and hangs above the ground.
(Rig floors are excluded from this rule).

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Do not walk under a suspended
load

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Do not walk under a suspended load
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Do not walk under a suspended
load

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Do not walk under a suspended load
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Do not walk under a suspended load

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Do not smoke outside
designated smoking
areas

Question 1
Why is this rule important and
what incidents have we had
related to it?
 Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before •Smoking could set on fire flammable
moving to Question 2 materials. Designated smoking areas (smoking
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams hut, a smoking room) will keep you safe from
fire and explosion.
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Do not smoke outside designated
smoking areas

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Do not smoke outside designated smoking
areas

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance
To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 No alcohol or drugs while working or
driving

Question 1
Why is this rule important
and what incidents have
we had related to it?
 No alcohol or drugs while working or driving
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?

Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 2
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
•Using alcohol, illegal drugs and misusing legal
drugs or other substances will reduce your
ability to do your job safely

• Take your time

• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 No alcohol or drugs while working
or driving

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 No alcohol or drugs while working or driving
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 No alcohol or drugs while working
or driving

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 No alcohol or drugs while working or driving
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

No alcohol or drugs while working or driving

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 While driving, do not use your phone and do
not exceed speed limits

Question 1
Why is this rule important
and what incidents have we
had related to it?
 While driving, do not use your phone and do not
exceed speed limits
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?
Question 1: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important

• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before • Speeding or using your phone while driving
moving to Question 2 increases the risk of losing control of your
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams vehicle.

• Take your time

• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
While driving, do not use your phone and
do not exceed speed limits

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 While driving, do not use your phone and do not
exceed speed limits
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?
Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 While driving, do not use your
phone and do not exceed speed
limits

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 While driving, do not use your phone and do not
exceed speed limits
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

While driving, do not use your phone and do not exceed speed limits

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Wear your seat
belt

Question 1
Why is this rule important and
what incidents have we had
related to it?
 Wear your seat belt
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?

Question 1: Supervisor Tips

Question 1: Supervisor Tips
• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important
• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before
•In the event of an accident, wearing seatbelts
moving to Question 2 significantly reduces the chances of injury or
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams death

• Take your time

• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
 Wear your seat belt

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Wear your seat belt
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Wear your seat belt

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Wear your seat belt
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Wear your seat belt

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker
 Follow
prescribed
Journey
Management
Plan

Question 1
Why is this rule important
and what incidents have
we had related to it?
 Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan
Question 1:
Why is this rule important and what incidents have we had related to it?

Question 1: Supervisor Tips

Question 1: Supervisor Tips
• Pose Question 1 to your group Reasons this rule is important
• Allow 5 minutes for discussion on Question 1
• Summarise what you have heard before • A journey management plan will help you to
moving to Question 2 travel and arrive safely.
•Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams

• Take your time

• Encourage everyone to take part
• Look for real examples from
your own workplace

• Find and use real examples of

incidents related to this rule from
your site
• Link the discussion to real work
on site involving the people in the
tool box talk
Follow prescribed Journey Management
Plan

Question 2
What Must You Do To Comply
With This Life Saving Rule?
 Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan
Question 2:
What Must You Do To Comply With This Life Saving Rule?

Question 2: Supervisor Tips

• Pose Question 2 to your group

• Allow 10 minutes for discussion on Question 2 The relevant pocket card
• Summarise what you have heard before
moving to Question 3 (Do not hand out until after the discussion)
Again…
• Take your time
• Encourage everyone
to take part

• Avoid jumping in with the answers

• Push the group to identify as many actions as
possible
• Hand out the relevant pocket card when
ideas have run out
• Reinforce the compliance messages – Recognise the
efforts of the group
 Follow prescribed Journey
Management Plan

Question 3
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make
Compliance To This Rule Difficult/Impossible?
 Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan
Question 3:
On Our Site, What Are The Blockers That Make Compliance To This Rule
Difficult/Impossible?
Question 3: Supervisor Tips
As the supervisor..
• Pose Question 3 to your group
• Allow 20 minutes for discussion on Question3
• Summarise what you have heard before After the tool box talk, you must take a lead
closing the tool box talk in removing as many of the blockers as you
can locally.
This Is An Important Discussion. So..
Where you cannot, you must escalate the
issue to your manager immediately for their
action

• Get the group to brainstorm their “blockers”

• Give the group(s) time to think and discuss
• Use the sheet on the next page to list all “blockers”
•Ensure you give enough time to identify actions
to remove the blockers
 When completed, tear this sheet off. Keep a copy and send one to:

Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan

Actions To Remove Each

Blockers
Blocker