Free for safety leaders
Free five-minute safety talks you can read straight to your crew. Every talk comes with a script, key points, discussion questions and a printable sign-in sheet.
This week's talk · pairs with Fire Prevention Week
Welding, cutting and grinding sparks can travel 35 feet and smolder for an hour. Walk your crew through permits, the 35-foot rule and the fire watch.
Step 1
Choose the talk that matches today's work, a recent near miss or this month's safety observance.
Step 2
Read the script, then use the questions to get people sharing what they see on site.
Step 3
Use the sign-in sheet, or log attendance in SafetyIQ so records are ready for audits.
One ready-to-read talk in your inbox each week, matched to the season and upcoming safety observances.
A toolbox talk is a short, informal safety meeting held at the start of a shift, usually five to ten minutes on a single hazard or practice. They are also called tailgate talks, safety briefings or safety moments.
OSHA does not require toolbox talks by name, but many OSHA standards require training and hazard communication. Regular, documented toolbox talks help show that workers are being informed about the hazards they face.
Weekly is common for construction and field crews. Many teams also hold one whenever the work, the site or the weather changes, or after a near miss.
Record the topic, date, location, the talk leader and everyone who attended. Each talk on this page includes a sign-in sheet, or you can capture attendance and signatures digitally in SafetyIQ.
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