Accident Prevention Toolbox Talk
Good health and safety standards help reduce accidents at work but more can still be done to eliminate the risk. Access this accident prevention toolbox talk to discover ways to protect your employees, customers, and the general public. Alongside this expert accident prevention toolbox talk we have more than 60 others available with our toolbox talks kit.
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Introduction
Overall accident statistics indicate a general reduction in accidents but the construction industry remains the exception by showing an increase. It’s essential that all personnel contribute in every way possible to reduce accident rates in construction.
Main points
- Equipment doesn’t cause accidents – people do!
- Every accident is owned by someone somewhere!
- It’s too late to plan for safety after an accident has happened!
Discussion points
Accidents are caused by:
- People not thinking, not following instructions, or not putting their training into practice.
- Unsafe manual handling, loading, stacking and storing of materials.
- Overloading of platforms, scaffolds, hoists, and plants.
- Incorrect use and abuse of plant and equipment.
- Use of faulty equipment and “homemade” repairs.
- Illegal adaptations and illegal removal of guards/barriers.
- Failure to use PPE and ignoring safety signs/warning devices.
The costs of accidents include pain, suffering, ongoing disability, and potential fatalities. They can also result in loss of earnings, incapacity for the job, and inability to support family.
Employers face financial and time costs in compensation, loss of working time, lost management time during investigations, and possible fines.
Help prevent accidents by:
- Not removing any guards/barriers.
- Not handling hazardous substances without knowing the hazards.
- Not using plant and equipment unless suitably trained.
- Always complying with laid down procedures.
- Always wearing suitable PPE as applicable.
- Not engaging in horseplay where it could result in hazards.
- Not misusing/abusing any equipment provided for safety.
- Not using any defective equipment/plant, and not carrying out “homemade” repairs.
- Employing good hygiene standards.
- Using the correct tools for the job.
- Obeying site safety rules and signs.
BE THE “EYES AND EARS” FOR SAFETY ON SITE AND REPORT ANY HAZARDS TO SUPERVISORS IMMEDIATELY!
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