Drywall Sheet Handling
Before work starts, use this Drywall Sheet Handling talk to cover strains, crushed fingers and blocked visibility. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Toolbox talks by trade
Drywall & Painting toolbox talks.
13 field-ready talks for drywall & painting 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.
Drywall Stilts Awareness
Today's topic is Drywall Stilts Awareness. Focus on falls from elevated walking and uneven surfaces, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Drywall Sanding Dust Control
Today's topic is Drywall Sanding Dust Control. Focus on airborne nuisance and respirable dust, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Utility Knife & Taping Tool Safety
Keep this Utility Knife & Taping Tool Safety talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover lacerations from sharp blades and hand tools, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Spray Painting Ventilation
Keep this Spray Painting Ventilation talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover vapors, aerosols and ignition, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Solvent-Soaked Rags & Combustible Waste
Solvent-Soaked Rags & Combustible Waste can go wrong fast when fire from solvent vapors or spontaneous heating. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Lead Paint Disturbance Awareness
Today's topic is Lead Paint Disturbance Awareness. Focus on lead dust and contamination during renovation, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Interior Finishing from Ladders & Scaffolds
Use today's Interior Finishing from Ladders & Scaffolds talk as a quick crew check on falls while reaching and working overhead. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Texture Sprayer & Pressure Equipment
Texture Sprayer & Pressure Equipment can go wrong fast when hose pressure, injection and unexpected release. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Airless Paint Injection Injury
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Airless Paint Injection Injury. The main concern is high-pressure fluid penetrating skin, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Drywall Carts, Dollies & Doorway Transitions
Use this leader guide before drywall carts, dollies & doorway transitions work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Paint Mixing, Tinting & Chemical Splash
Use this leader guide before paint mixing, tinting & chemical splash work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Pressure Washing & Surface Preparation
Use this leader guide before pressure washing & surface preparation work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.