Skid Steer Blind Spots
Before work starts, use this Skid Steer Blind Spots talk to cover workers struck in limited-visibility zones. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Toolbox talks by trade
Heavy Equipment & Material Handling toolbox talks.
18 field-ready talks for heavy equipment & material handling 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.
Excavator Swing Radius
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Excavator Swing Radius. The main concern is workers crushed between counterweight and fixed objects, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Forklift Load Stability
Before work starts, use this Forklift Load Stability talk to cover tip-over and falling loads. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Telehandler Load Charts & Attachments
Before work starts, use this Telehandler Load Charts & Attachments talk to cover overload, tip-over and attachment mismatch. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Suspended Loads & Crane Pick Zones
Before work starts, use this Suspended Loads & Crane Pick Zones talk to cover workers struck/crushed by suspended loads. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Rigging Sling Inspection
Before work starts, use this Rigging Sling Inspection talk to cover failed slings, damaged hardware and dropped loads. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Tag Lines & Load Control
Before work starts, use this Tag Lines & Load Control talk to cover workers pulled into loads or pinch points. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Loading & Unloading Trailers
Before work starts, use this Loading & Unloading Trailers talk to cover falls, shifting loads and trailer movement. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Dump Truck Backing & Tipping
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Dump Truck Backing & Tipping. The main concern is back-over and roll-over hazards, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Spotter Communication Around Equipment
Before work starts, use this Spotter Communication Around Equipment talk to cover conflicting signals and blind-zone entry. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Crane Outrigger Setup & Ground Support
Use this leader guide before crane outrigger setup & ground support work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Crane Swing Radius & Counterweight Zones
Use this leader guide before crane swing radius & counterweight zones work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Crane Signal Person Basics
Use this leader guide before crane signal person basics work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Wire Rope Inspection for Lifting
Use this leader guide before wire rope inspection for lifting work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Shackles, Hooks & Rigging Hardware
Use this leader guide before shackles, hooks & rigging hardware work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Synthetic Sling Edge Protection
Use this leader guide before synthetic sling edge protection work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Forklift & Telehandler Pre-Use Inspection
Use this leader guide before forklift & telehandler pre-use inspection work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Equipment Mounting & Dismounting - Three Points of Contact
Use this leader guide before equipment mounting & dismounting - three points of contact work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.