Construction Toolbox Talks

Construction workers are exposed to different hazards on site that may lead to injuries and fatalities. Use this construction toolbox talk template to walk-through some of the most common fatal four in construction safety. Cover top causes of falls, electrocution, struck by objects, and caught between objects and apply preventive tips on how to avoid these common incidents. Add recommendations on how to improve safety and provide digital signature as proof employee attendance before commencing work.

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Construction: Fatal Four Hazards Discussion

FALLS:
Falls are the number one cause of fatal injuries in construction. Listed below are the top causes of injuries and some prevention tips:

Top Causes:
1. Not wearing safety harnesses when working at heights
2. Falling from roofs
3. Falling to a lower level

Prevention Tips:
1. Use appropriate type of scaffolds
2. Correct use of ladder
3. Use fall protection equipment

ELECTROCUTIONS:
Electrocutions are serious injury caused by electric shock or current passing through the body. Listed below are the top causes of injuries and some prevention tips:

Top Causes:
1. Improper extension cord
2. Contact with energized sources
3. Contact with live power lines

Preventions Tips:
1. Conducts site inspections
2. Regular inspection of electrical gear
3. Proper inspection of equipment

STRUCK BY OBJECT:
Struck by obeject are produced by forecible contact or impact between person and an object or a piece of equipment. Listed below are the top causes of injuries and some prevention tips:

Top Causes:
1. Rolling objects
2. Falling objects
3. Flying objects

Preventions Tips:
1. Catch platforms to be used for tools
2. Inspect power tools for guards
3. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equiment (PPE)

CAUGHT-IN BETWEEN:
Caught-in between objects are injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed or compressed between two or more objects. Listed below are the top causes of injuries and some prevention tips:

Top Causes:
1. Moving machinery and tools
2. Loose clothing getting caught
3. Overloading heavy equipment

Preventions Tips:
1. Wear seatbelts when working with machineries
2. Switch off equipment when not in used and use LOTO when maintaining machineries
3. Correct trenching

Follow up questions

Is there any hazard happened during the shift?
What are those hazards?
Any question or comment about Fatal Four Hazards?
What are the questions needs to clarify?

Recommendations

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