TOOL BOX TALK

What is it ? How does it work ? Can I deliver a tool box talk ? To keep Safety “Top of the Mind” - constant messaging is an important process which needs to be integrated into our daily meetings with Operators , Drivers, MDs. Before the team starts daily routine work – they need to be reminded to do it safely. A Tool Box talk (TBT) is a short 5 min ‘capsule information’ highlighting a safety aspect of the job. Daily Gate meeting at Depots or DMS in Factories can have TBT as an item in agenda. TBT should to be highlighting small but key aspect of safety in operations. For e.g – use of ‘rubber lines hand gloves’ while sorting glass. Person delivering TBT should : •Have strong and convincing reason why its required •Need to have good examples to prove that it benefits the team •Take commitment from the team that ‘ agreed & would be followed’. This should be followed by ‘checking if its followed’ Inventory of TBT Topics: •Wearing Seat belts •Wearing Helmets •Wearing lifeline support while working at height •Wearing gloves •Wearing Safety Shoes by all (Perm & TL) •Engine ON – Mobile OFF •FLT – safety belt •High Visibility Jacket •Vehicle reversing with help of handyman •Ear Plugs – for hearing protection •Not Jumping Red Lights •Reporting Unsafe Conditions in premise •Recording accidents