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Toolbox Talks

Toolbox talks do not protect employers, but they do help to protect employees.

SGTT01 - Safety Awareness
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Safety Awareness is like almost everything else we do . . . it is learned, not instinctive. We aren’t born with awareness for safety concerns . . .
in fact anyone who has a young toddler or grandchild knows this first hand as they see them going around doing unsafe things constantly.

We learn through various means. Some learn by doing, others by watching or by reading. Others learn by their mistakes or the mistakes of others which is one reason we record and talk about near misses and incidents that have happened within the company and at other companies and locations throughout the country to learn from them.

So how do you know you've developed good safety awareness?
Here are some good examples of behaviour that suggest you have good safety awareness:
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  • Before you begin a job, you consider how to do it more safely
  • You make sure you know how and when to use personal protective equipment
  • As you work, you check you position to reduce strain on your body
  • While you are working, you become aware of any changes in the area - people coming or going, jobs beginning or ending
  • You start talking with others about safety

Monitor yourself today and see if you've got good safety awareness.

SGTT02 - Site Conditions

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Before starting any job you should survey your work area to ensure it is safe

 

  • Identify potential hazards

  • Take into account environmental factors, mud, ice, rain ect

  • Ensure there is adequate space to do the job

  • Look for slip hazards, uneven surfaces and obstacles

 

When you become familiar of your surroundings you may have a tendency to overlook potential hazards. Remember to inspect your area regularly. Good housekeeping will help keep your work area safe.

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