Allow enough time e g. 10-15 minutes. Allow enough time e g. 10-15 minutes

Allow enough time e.g. 10-15 minutes.

• Allow enough time e.g. 10-15 minutes.

• Have a beginning, middle and an end.

• Tell workers you will be asking if they have any questions as you go along.

• Tell them not to be afraid to ask.

• Do not assume you need to know all the information – draw on others’ experience.

• Do not read from a script. You will lose the interest of your audience if you do!

Allow enough time e.g. 10-15 minutes.

• Allow enough time e.g. 10-15 minutes.

• Make sure all workers are present before you begin.

• Go though the task and hazards. Highlight safety problems, and control measures for each hazard.

• Inform workers of changes.

• Tell workers not to be afraid to ask questions. Discuss issues raised.

• Finish by asking if everyone understands.

How to begin a TT:

• How to begin a TT:

• Get the attention of workers quickly by showing enthusiasm and professionalism.

• Give them a reason for being there which will mean something to them.

• Give them some numbers to think about such as the number of days lost due to injury or the number of fatalities.

• Let them know which hazards are associated with the site.

• Add your own text as appropriate!

How to deliver a TT – TOP TIPS!

• How to deliver a TT – TOP TIPS!

• Know your material.

• Don’t get side tracked by other topics.

• Make eye-contact.

• Involve staff using open questions.

• Summarise key points.

• Make sure your voice carries to the back of the room.

• Avoid talking like a robot.

• Don’t speak too quickly or too slowly.

• If you get nervous breathe slowly and deeply.

• Keep an eye on your timings.

How to follow-up a TT

• How to follow-up a TT

• Give out feedback sheets at the end of the

• sessions.

• Talk about some of the issues raised during

• the TT during your walkabouts.

• Focus your site observations on the specific

• topic presented at the TT.

First impressions count - be clear about what you want to say.

• First impressions count - be clear about what you want to say.

• Know your audience (e.g. do workers have English as a second language?).

• Keep it simple, straightforward and avoid jargon.

• Consider your tone!

• Be respectful - listen to your workers.

• Keep it positive – focus on what workers can do to create a healthy and safe working environment.

• Be brief!

• Pace yourself – explain and summarise.

Remember, TT’s and SB’s are there to:

• Remember, TT’s and SB’s are there to:

• Aid communication with your workers about health and safety issues.
• Highlight problems and identify solutions.
• Involve your workers.
• Check your workers know and understand the risks and control measures.

• Spend time preparing for them!

• Use the time effectively!

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DELIVERING TOOLBOX TALKS OR SAFETY BRIEFINGS?

• ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DELIVERING TOOLBOX TALKS OR SAFETY BRIEFINGS?