Toolbox Talks

One of the roles of the on site manager (contractor) or supervisor may include team leading, briefing and carrying out toolbox talks. These short messages of safety on site will highlight the hazards to the workers. It may also include coaching and encouragement of individual workers and supporting other formal and informal means of engaging with workers. The supervisor has a particularly important part to play as a front line decision maker in emergencies or when workers on-site face immediate risks that may require work to stop.