Welding Screens & Arc Flash Protection
Welding Screens & Arc Flash Protection can go wrong fast when UV/IR exposure to workers and bystanders. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Toolbox talks by trade
Welding & Fabrication toolbox talks.
12 field-ready talks for welding & fabrication 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.
Oxygen & Fuel Gas Cylinder Storage
Use today's Oxygen & Fuel Gas Cylinder Storage talk as a quick crew check on fire, explosion and cylinder damage. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Welding Hoses, Regulators & Torches
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Welding Hoses, Regulators & Torches. The main concern is gas leaks, flashback and damaged equipment, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Arc Welding Leads & Electrode Holders
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Arc Welding Leads & Electrode Holders. The main concern is shock, burns and damaged insulation, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Grinding Welds & Metal Finishing
Keep this Grinding Welds & Metal Finishing talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover flying particles, wheel failure and sparks, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Welding Fume Ventilation
Before work starts, use this Welding Fume Ventilation talk to cover metal fumes and gases accumulating in the breathing zone. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Welding Galvanized or Stainless Steel
Today's topic is Welding Galvanized or Stainless Steel. Focus on metal-specific fumes and coatings, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Fire Watch for Welding & Cutting
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Fire Watch for Welding & Cutting. The main concern is delayed ignition outside the immediate work area, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Welding in Confined Spaces
Use today's Welding in Confined Spaces talk as a quick crew check on atmosphere, fumes and limited rescue access. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Handling Hot Metal After Fabrication
Today's topic is Handling Hot Metal After Fabrication. Focus on contact burns and unexpected hot surfaces, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Plasma Cutting Safety
Use this leader guide before plasma cutting safety work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Metal Band Saw & Cold Saw Safety
Use this leader guide before metal band saw & cold saw safety work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.