Posted By Madelyn Portley Hello I am looking for inspiration in writing tool box talks... can you tell me where you get ideas for them. I have just started my career in H&S so as you can imagine I have alot to learn. I have not visited many construction sites yet... my first was last week. Thanks for your help...

Posted By TBC http://www.healthandsafe....co.uk/Toolbox_Talks.htm http://www.web-safety.co...tures/powerpoint.htm#FLT http://www.pegasusservic...71poiupo659862315468.htm Here's three sites with links and free downloads that will help. Enjoy

Posted By Salus Madelyn, TT's are short safety talks on any particular subject which is relevant to the your work force tasks and / or environment, and it is important that you have experience of the topic. just ID the topic you want to talk about then all the key safety points which are necessary or are approved as guidance for carrying out the work. As an example say Tower Scaffolds. spend about 15 mins going over the main points such as, competency to erect / stability / fittings / guardrails / toeboards / outriggers / levelling the tower / working platform / access & egress / climbing / moving the tower /checks before use and the necessary inspections and for work near the public. There are some about but I find it easier to DIY then carry on a rolling programme of them If you are in construction, I think the CITB do some GT 700 series or similar. tell everyone present what they are her for, how long it will take and they can ask any questions at the end, if you cannot answer some questions, ensure you get back to people. be enthusiastic and mean what you say,get their names before hand and print them out on a sheet for them all to sign at the end of the TT with the date on it. HTH's

Posted By Anthony Slinger The CITB book I think Mart is referring to is GT 700. It is laid out in a format that will assist those who have not had any formal training on giving tool box talks. Nice and small with waterproof pages. Good book.