How to conduct

a tool box talk

• The Aim of a Tool Box Talk is to highlight
specific hazards in the work place.

• The Objective is to raise the awareness of

the employees and inform them of the
control measures put in place to prevent
workplace accidents.
What is Tool Box Talk?
Tool Box Talk:
• Toolbox talks are short, daily discussions or
presentations by supervisors to their employees
last no longer than 15 minutes or so.

• A ‘toolbox talk’ is a short presentation to the

workforce on a single aspect of health and
safety.
• A toolbox talk is focused on one specific topic
and addresses it in simple terms. While it need
not be about a safety topic, it is not uncommon
for safety to be the topic.
Five tips of an effective tool box
talk:
 1. Safety “Tool Box” talks should be
presented – not read!
• This type of training takes its name “Tool Box”,
from the notion of supervisors and employees
gathering around the tool-box informally to talk
about an important issue. This means the
presenter should review topic materials before
the meeting, and then present the topic. It’s OK
to refer to notes, but again, you should not just
read a “Tool Box” safety talk. The training with
be far more effective if it is presented and not
just read.
2. Safety “Tool Box” talks should be presented
by a Supervisor, Foreman or similar type of
employee
 3. Safety “Tool Box” talks should
address the hazards at your workplace
 4. Safety “Tool Box” talks should be
quick and to the point and should take no
longer than 5-10 minutes)
5.Document your safety “Tool Box” talks