Episodes
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Underground Utilities Toolbox Talk
In this toolbox talk we talk about Underground Utilities. Working near underground services can pose a significant hazard to workers, public bypasses, and the business. The main services to be aware of are: Water pipes Gas pipes Electricity cables Telecommunication cables Learn more here
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Safety Nets toolbox talk
A fall from height poses a severe risk of injury or death. When properly installed, safety nets can reduce the distance and impact of a fall to minimise the likelihood of harm. Listen now or read the Safety Nets toolbox talk online now
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Scaffold Safety toolbox talk
Falls from heights is one of the biggest killers on construction sites, most of which occur from a height of less than 4 metres. Scaffolding causes many of these incidents, largely due to workers becoming complacent to Scaffolding Safety procedures. Listen now or read the full Scaffold Safety...
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Protecting the Public Toolbox Talk
Employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to protect their workers, other workers, and anyone else, including the public, from any harm that could arise from work and/or worksites under their control. This toolbox talk identifies various hazards that are particularly relevant...
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Slips, Trips, and Falls toolbox talk - Work Safety Talks
A simple, 5 minute outline of what to cover in a toolbox talk on Slips, Trips, and Falls.. Slips, trips and falls are a common reason for many of the injuries in workplaces. They can cause minor injuries but can also lead to serious, long-term injuries. Many slip, trips and falls are avoidable…
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Stress Toolbox talk - Safety at work
There is challenge and there is stress. “Challenge” is motivating while “Stress” drives poor decision making that, at best, results in loss of productivity and, at worst, results in injury or death. Everyone at a workplace has a duty to identify and manage stress to keep everyone safe. Listen to...
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Risk Assessment ToolBox Talk
The PCBU has a duty to protect its workers and others from harm in the workplace. To do this, the PCBU must identify hazards in the workplace, risk assesses those hazards, and put in place controls that eliminate or minimize the associated risk. The process of identifying a hazard is covered in…
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Hazard Assessment Toolbox Talk
Employers have a duty to protect their workers and others from harm in the workplace. To do this, they must identify and control any hazards. Likewise, workers need to know about the hazards on the job and how to protect themselves. The aim of this toolbox is to provide education on how to assess…
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Electrical Safety Toolbox talk
Electricity is an ever-present danger on most worksites, especially since it is invisible. The good news is with the right precautions and safety measures, these hazards can be significantly reduced. This toolbox talk covers all the main workplace injuries that can be caused by electricity and…
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First Aid Toolbox talk
Regardless of how many safety procedures are put into place in a workplace, it is almost certain that, at some point, an accident will occur. When accidents happen, you must understand basic first aid policies so that help can be given to the injured worker safely and effectively. In this toolbox...
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Fire Extinguisher Toolbox Talk
If a fire breaks out in the workplace, you will need to know how to use a fire extinguisher correctly. However, the most important thing to consider when there is a fire is your safety; as they say, things can be replaced, people can’t! So, if the fire has gotten out of hand, evacuate the…
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Eye Safety Toolbox talk
Eye injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries. The good news is they are almost always preventable. To help you stay safe while at work, we have put together this eye safety toolbox talk. In this toolbox talk, we will discuss the most common causes of eye injuries in the workplace…
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Hand Safety Toolbox Talk
A simple, 5-minute outline of what to cover in a toolbox talk on hand safety in the workplace. Hand injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries even though they are almost always preventable. To help you keep your staff and worksite safe, we have put together this toolbox talk. This…
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Heat stress toolbox talk
While heatwaves are making news in 2021, construction workers and other professionals are exposed to heat stress risks every summer. Heat is a silent killer in the workplace and on the job site, causing people to suddenly collapse and fail to recover at the hospital. In this toolbox talk we cover...
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PPE (personal protective equipment) toolbox talk
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is safety equipment that is designed to protect employees by reducing their exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards while working. This toolbox talk covers why we use PPE, when PPE should be worn, and the different types of PPE that are available...
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Ladder Safety Toolbox talk
Toolbox talk about ladder safety
About this show
A podcast series on daily safety toolbox talks. Discover a new toolbox talk to speak to your team about. These brief, 5-10 minute talks cover a diverse range of safety topics to help make your workplace safer
Hosted by
Shannon Smith
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