Free toolbox talks
40 ready-to-read safety talks for construction crews. Each one has the key points to read out, questions to ask, and a sign-in sheet your crew signs on the phone.
Are toolbox talks required in Canada?
Provincial OHS laws require employers to inform and train workers about hazards, and several provinces expect regular, recorded safety meetings on construction sites.
COR auditors look for signed safety meeting records, and many prime contractors require a toolbox talk at least weekly. Check your province guide for the exact rule.
Full talks with quiz and real incidents
Fall Protection and Harness SafetyIn 2020, an Ontario inspector found a roofer working on the pitched roof of a two storey home, more than 3 metres up, with no fall protection.Working in Cold WeatherIn October 2023, a worker in British Columbia was alone installing a vapour barrier in a house under construction while it was well below freezing outside.Excavation and Trench SafetyIn Ajax, Ontario, six workers were installing a storm sewer catch basin for a road widening project when the north wall of the excavation collapsed with four of them inside.WHMIS and Hazardous ProductsIn 2013, two workers in British Columbia were resurfacing a condo deck.
Working at height
Electrical
Health
Silica Dust14 key points · 5 questionsAsbestos Awareness11 key points · 5 questionsManual Handling and Back Safety9 key points · 4 questionsHearing Protection and Noise8 key points · 4 questionsHand-Arm Vibration13 key points · 5 questionsFatigue Management8 key points · 4 questionsMental Health and Suicide Prevention9 key points · 4 questionsDrugs and Alcohol on Site8 key points · 4 questions
Chemicals and dust
Weather
Site safety
Slips, Trips and Falls9 key points · 4 questionsPPE: Personal Protective Equipment9 key points · 4 questionsHot Works Safety9 key points · 4 questionsExcavation and Trench Safety13 key points · 5 questionsClick Before You Dig: Underground Services12 key points · 5 questionsWorking Near Traffic8 key points · 4 questionsStruck-By Hazards12 key points · 5 questionsConfined Spaces9 key points · 4 questionsNear Miss Reporting8 key points · 4 questions
Plant and machinery
Tools
Emergency
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