A safer workforce is a healthier, happier and more effective workforce. Consulting and communicating with workers on health and safety matters is not only good practice, it's a legislative requirement. It is especially important when introducing a new plant, equipment, work practice or system, and helps workplaces to reduce or remove hazards before they happen.
Regular toolbox talks are a great way for leaders to embed a positive safety culture in their organisations. They are a practical reminder that health and safety is an important part of every working day.
Toolbox talks allow you to:
- reinforce safety basics (especially important for inexperienced workers)
- focus on high-risk scenarios
- educate workers on changes to the jobsite and working conditions
- highlight known issues or changes to systems
- start a conversation around important safety topics
- address problematic behaviours and recognise positive actions
- identify the warning signs of poor mental health
- build strong connections with your onsite teams and support a positive team culture
Video series: Toolbox Talks – Safe Work Instructions
AMCA’s series of pre-recorded
OH&S Toolbox Talks videos are a great tool to help you sharpen up your existing toolbox talks. The Toolbox Talks video series is designed to reinforce safety basics to inexperienced workers across the fundamental areas of workplace safety in the HVAC industry. The short and sharp videos will help you to run more effective toolbox talks, and are a great way to start conversations that will help you to embed a positive safety culture.
Each Toolbox Talks video is based on a selected topic from the Safe Work Instructions detailed in the
OHS Management System Manual. They provide updated skills and knowledge training relating to the action areas, regulatory updates and conditions identified as priorities by AMCA OHS Representatives.
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