Free toolbox talks
Five-minute safety talks for the start of a shift. Each one has the key points, the steps, what never to do, discussion questions, a quick quiz and a printable sheet with an attendance and sign-off table.
2:35Forklift safety
Forklifts are heavy, quiet and hard to see around. Overturns, people struck by the truck and falling loads cause…
2:54Food safety
One mistake in a kitchen can make many guests sick. Most foodborne illness comes from a few causes: dirty hands, raw…
2:21Fire extinguishers (PASS)
A portable fire extinguisher can stop a small fire in its first minute. But a fire grows fast. Know when to use an…
2:29Lockout/tagout
Machines can start, move or release energy while you work on them. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) keeps a machine off until you…
0:58Heat stress
Hot work can make the body overheat faster than it can cool down. Heat illness starts with cramps and tiredness and can…
2:49PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) — glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, safety shoes, respirators — is…
2:23Hazard communication
You have the right to know which chemicals you work with and what they can do to you. Labels and safety data sheets…
1:04Slips, trips and falls
Slips, trips and falls on the same level are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries — sprains, broken…
2:26Confined spaces
A confined space can have air that kills in minutes, without warning. Many people who die in confined spaces are…
2:28Electrical safety
Electricity can cause shock, burns, falls and fires. You cannot see it. Respect every wire and every…
2:34Safety orientation for new workers
New workers are injured far more often than experienced ones, mostly in their first weeks. A clear first-day…
2:16Ladder safety
Falls from portable ladders are a leading cause of deaths and injuries at work. Most ladder falls come from small…
2:43Job hazard analysis (JHA)
Most injuries happen during normal work, at a step everyone thought was routine. A job hazard analysis (JHA) breaks a…
How to run a toolbox talk
Pick one topic
Match it to today's work: ladders before roof work, LOTO before maintenance.
Read or play it
Play the 2–3 minute video so every shift hears the same thing.
Ask the questions
Let the crew talk about their own area and near misses.
Check and sign
Run the quick quiz and have everyone sign the sheet. Keep it.
Questions
What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety talk — usually five to ten minutes — that a supervisor gives the crew at the start of a shift or task. It covers one topic, such as ladders or lockout/tagout, and ends with questions and a sign-off.
How do I run a toolbox talk?
Pick one topic, read or play the talk, ask the discussion questions, check understanding with the quiz, and have everyone sign the attendance sheet. Keep the sheet for your records.
Can I get these talks in my crew's language?
Yes. We make each talk as a short branded video in the languages your crew speaks, with a QR code so workers can watch on their phone and sign off.
Want these talks in your crew's languages?
We make every toolbox talk as a branded video in English, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic and more — with a QR code and sign-off records.