Toolbox Talk Library
32+ Pre-Written Safety Talks
Each toolbox talk includes a 5-minute script, hazard identification, required PPE, and a sign-off attendance sheet. Run one every morning before work starts.
Fall Protection
5 talks100% Tie-Off Policy
HazardFalls from height
PPEFull-body harness, lanyard, anchor point
5-minute talk
Ladder Safety Fundamentals
HazardLadder falls, tip-overs
PPEHard hat, non-slip footwear
5-minute talk
Floor and Wall Openings
HazardFalls through openings
PPEGuardrails, covers, harness
5-minute talk
Leading Edge Work
HazardFalls from unprotected edges
PPEPersonal fall arrest system
5-minute talk
Roof Work Safety
HazardFalls from rooftops
PPEHarness, warning line, safety monitor
5-minute talk
Electrical Safety
5 talksGFCI Protection on Job Sites
HazardElectrocution
PPEInsulated tools, rubber gloves
5-minute talk
Lockout/Tagout Basics
HazardUnexpected energization
PPELockout devices, tags
5-minute talk
Extension Cord Safety
HazardElectrical shock, fire
PPEInspect before use
5-minute talk
Working Near Power Lines
HazardElectrocution from contact
PPEMaintain 10-foot clearance
5-minute talk
Arc Flash Awareness
HazardBurns, blast injury
PPEArc-rated clothing, face shield
5-minute talk
Heat Illness Prevention
4 talksRecognizing Heat Exhaustion
HazardHeat exhaustion, heat stroke
PPECooling vests, shade, water
5-minute talk
Water, Rest, Shade Protocol
HazardDehydration, heat illness
PPEShaded rest areas, cool water
5-minute talk
New Worker Acclimatization
HazardHeat illness in first 2 weeks
PPEGradual workload increase
5-minute talk
Emergency Response for Heat Stroke
HazardOrgan failure, death
PPEIce, water, shade, 911
5-minute talk
Scaffolding
4 talksScaffold Inspection Before Use
HazardScaffold collapse
PPEHard hat, harness above 10 feet
5-minute talk
Scaffold Access and Egress
HazardFalls during access
PPELadder access, stair towers
5-minute talk
Scaffold Load Capacity
HazardOverloading, collapse
PPECheck capacity plate
5-minute talk
Scaffold Planking Requirements
HazardFalls through gaps
PPEFull planking, toe boards
5-minute talk
Silica and Dust
3 talksSilica Dust Hazards on Construction Sites
HazardSilicosis, lung cancer
PPEN95 or P100 respirator, wet methods
5-minute talk
Table 1 Compliance for Concrete Cutting
HazardRespirable silica exposure
PPEWater suppression, vacuum
5-minute talk
Dust Control When Grinding or Drilling
HazardSilica exposure above PEL
PPEDust collection, respirator
5-minute talk
Excavation and Trenching
3 talksTrench Safety and Cave-In Prevention
HazardCave-in, burial
PPETrench box, sloping, shoring
5-minute talk
Daily Trench Inspection Requirements
HazardChanging soil conditions
PPECompetent person inspection
5-minute talk
Underground Utility Location
HazardStriking gas, electric, water lines
PPECall 811, hand dig
5-minute talk
PPE and Housekeeping
5 talksHard Hat Inspection and Replacement
HazardHead injury from falling objects
PPEReplace cracked or expired hats
5-minute talk
Safety Glasses and Face Protection
HazardEye injuries, chemical splash
PPEANSI Z87.1 rated eyewear
5-minute talk
Glove Selection by Hazard Type
HazardCuts, burns, chemical exposure
PPETask-specific gloves
5-minute talk
Job Site Housekeeping
HazardTrips, falls, fire
PPEClean as you go, organized storage
5-minute talk
Hearing Protection on Construction Sites
HazardNoise-induced hearing loss
PPEEarplugs or earmuffs above 85 dB
5-minute talk
Fire Prevention
3 talksFire Extinguisher Location and Use
HazardUncontrolled fire
PPEKnow PASS technique
5-minute talk
Hot Work Permits
HazardFire from welding, cutting, brazing
PPEFire watch, extinguisher within 35 feet
5-minute talk
Flammable Material Storage
HazardFire, explosion
PPEProper containers, ventilation
5-minute talk
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