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Free, crew-ready safety toolbox talks for pre-shift and weekly meetings. Browse 500+ short talks by hazard, from fall protection, PPE and electrical safety to weather, chemicals and emergency response, written by the Michigan safety consultants at Three Sixty Safety. New talks are added every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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A toolbox talk is a short, informal safety meeting, usually 10 to 15 minutes, held at the start of a shift or job. It focuses on one hazard or safe work practice that applies to the work your crew is about to do.
No OSHA rule requires toolbox talks, but many OSHA standards require hazard training. In construction, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) requires employers to instruct each employee in recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions and the regulations that apply to their work. Regular toolbox talks are a practical way to reinforce that training, and a sign-in sheet documents it.
Many crews hold one weekly, and higher-risk work often benefits from a short talk before each shift. Pick a talk that matches the work and conditions that day so it stays relevant.
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