Toolbox Talks / Waterproofing & Sealants

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Waterproofing & Sealants toolbox talks.

10 field-ready talks for waterproofing & sealants 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.

Waterproofing & Sealants

Torch-Applied Waterproofing

Before work starts, use this Torch-Applied Waterproofing talk to cover open flame, hot membranes and hidden combustibles. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Solvent-Based Waterproofing Products

Solvent-Based Waterproofing Products can go wrong fast when vapors, skin exposure and ignition sources. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Below-Grade Waterproofing Access

Today's topic is Below-Grade Waterproofing Access. Focus on excavation walls, limited access and changing ground conditions, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Sealant Gun & Cartridge Handling

Sealant Gun & Cartridge Handling can go wrong fast when chemical contact, punctures and repetitive strain. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Hot-Applied Waterproofing Materials

Take a few minutes before the task to cover Hot-Applied Waterproofing Materials. The main concern is hot materials, burns and ignition hazards, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Waterproofing in Confined or Poorly Ventilated Areas

Use this leader guide before waterproofing in confined or poorly ventilated areas work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Waterproofing Primer, Adhesive & Ignition Control

Use this leader guide before waterproofing primer, adhesive & ignition control work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Bentonite & Sheet Membrane Handling

Use this leader guide before bentonite & sheet membrane handling work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Below-Grade Waterproofing Beside Open Excavations

Use this leader guide before below-grade waterproofing beside open excavations work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.

8-12 minPrintable PDF
Waterproofing & Sealants

Sealant Tooling, Solvent Cleanup & Skin Protection

Use this leader guide before sealant tooling, solvent cleanup & skin protection work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.

8-12 minPrintable PDF