Rebar Impalement Protection
Before work starts, use this Rebar Impalement Protection talk to cover falls onto exposed reinforcing steel. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Toolbox talks by trade
Concrete & Masonry toolbox talks.
13 field-ready talks for concrete & masonry work. Each one now includes a fuller leader guide, real stop-work triggers, useful crew questions and a two-page printable PDF with sign-off.
Formwork & Reshoring Awareness
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Formwork & Reshoring Awareness. The main concern is collapse from premature removal or inadequate support, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Concrete Pump Hose & Whip Hazards
Before work starts, use this Concrete Pump Hose & Whip Hazards talk to cover hose movement, pressure and struck-by injuries. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Wet Concrete Skin Burns
Use today's Wet Concrete Skin Burns talk as a quick crew check on cement burns and dermatitis. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Concrete Saw Cutting & Silica
Today's topic is Concrete Saw Cutting & Silica. Focus on respirable crystalline silica and blade hazards, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Masonry Wall Bracing
Today's topic is Masonry Wall Bracing. Focus on wall collapse during construction, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Block & Brick Handling Ergonomics
Use today's Block & Brick Handling Ergonomics talk as a quick crew check on repetition, strains and finger injuries. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Mortar Mixer Safety
Mortar Mixer Safety can go wrong fast when rotating paddles, pinch points and electrical exposure. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Core Drilling Concrete & Masonry
Before work starts, use this Core Drilling Concrete & Masonry talk to cover binding, silica dust and hidden utilities. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Overhead Anchor Drilling
Keep this Overhead Anchor Drilling talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover falling dust/debris and overhead strain, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Concrete Bucket & Placement Zone Safety
Use this leader guide before concrete bucket & placement zone safety work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Precast Concrete Handling & Erection Awareness
Use this leader guide before precast concrete handling & erection awareness work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Concrete Vibrator & Flexible Shaft Safety
Use this leader guide before concrete vibrator & flexible shaft safety work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.