Toolbox Talks – Benefits of Safety

Reason: The costs of lack of safety take many forms

Why: How would you feel knowing that you had caused an injury, or worse, to someone

Outline: This talk will cover; how everyone benefits from working on a safe site, and the costs of not doing so

Be Safe, Be Sure

1. For years, the Construction Industry has had a poor safety record with far too many accidents and too much ill health
2. Too many accidents are caused by people knowingly working or behaving in an unsafe manner
3. With care, most accidents are totally and easily preventable
4. When working, be aware of the safety of others as well as yourself. You have a legal duty to do so.

What You Must Do

1. Comply with safety training and instruction, and with site safety rules; site induction should inform you of the hazards
2. Avoid the temptation to cut corners to get the job done more quickly, there could be a high price to pay
3. Beware of how the job you are doing could affect other people around you
4.Stay away from work if you know that you are not fit through illness, drink, drugs or for any other reason
5. Ask your health & safety officer or supervisor if you have any doubts on safety issues
6. Report to your supervisor anyone who you see working or behaving in an unsafe manner, especially horseplay

The Costs of Accidents

1. A poor safety record could result in your company or yourself being fined, suffering increased insurance premiums or imprisonment
2. Money lost in these ways cannot be used elsewhere, the company could be forced out of business
3. Employees and supervisors who demonstrate or tolerate poor safety practice may find themselves out of work
4. The personal cost of knowing that you have caused a serious accident, or work, could last a lifetime with potential fines or
imprisonment. In turn this will effect your family and cause mental health issues.

The Benefits of Safety

1. Fewer accidents resulting in less pain and suffering and mental health issues
2. Less time off with possible loss of income which will affect standard of life for you and family
3. Less disruption to the job as a whole with less inconvenience to individuals and their companies
4. Fewer accident investigations, fines and insurance premium increases; more money available for other things
5. High employee morale and a more contented workforce

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