{"id":31,"date":"2019-08-23T10:46:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T14:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradescomminucation\/?post_type=chapter&p=31"},"modified":"2020-09-24T14:36:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T18:36:30","slug":"toolbox-meetings","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradescomminucation\/chapter\/toolbox-meetings\/","title":{"raw":"Toolbox Meetings","rendered":"Toolbox Meetings"},"content":{"raw":"
A toolbox meeting is an informal safety meeting, usually held on-site and before the official start of the day, which focuses on safety-related topics and issues. These issues can incidents which may have happened the prior day, or they may cover important specific safety topics (eg. Ladder use, PPE, Fire Safety, etc.), or workplace hazards that might be encountered that particular day.<\/div>\r\n

Toolbox Meetings<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nMeetings are usually short in duration and are typically recorded through documentation. This documentation is usually referred to as a \u2018Field Level Risk Assessment\u2019 (FLRA) or a Site-Specific Safety Requirement (SSSR).\r\n\r\nToolbox meetings are an effective method for reviewing and refreshing common safety concerns as well as raising the safety awareness within a crew. They are designed as an information exchange where everyone participating can contribute their knowledge and experience.\r\n\r\nToolbox meetings are also designed to facilitate health and safety concerns on the job site and assist in promoting a company\u2019s safety culture.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/LndgPWwAFsg[\/embed]\r\n\r\n \r\n

WorkSafe BC - Ladder Safety<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nAn example of a document used for the purpose of a toolbox meeting may look like the following;\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nWorkSafeBC has an example page of toolbox items that might be included in a typical meeting. The following is an example of what topics may be included in a toolbox meeting;\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

More Than Stats\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe most recent statistics from the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us that in 2017, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year. Among these deaths were 23 young workers aged 15-24.\r\n\r\nAdd to these fatalities the 251,508 accepted claims (an increase from 241,508 the previous year) for lost time due to a work-related injury or disease, including 31,441 from workers aged 15-24, and the fact that these statistics only include what is reported and accepted by the compensation boards, there is no doubt that the total number of workers impacted is even greater.\r\n\r\nAnd it\u2019s not just these numbers on which we need to reflect. With each worker tragedy, there are loved ones, family members, friends, and co-workers who are directly affected, left behind, and deeply impacted \u2013 their lives also forever changed.[1]<\/a>\r\n
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Resources:<\/strong><\/h5>\r\nBC Construction Safety Alliance:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.bccsa.ca\/Toolbox-Talks-.html<\/a>?\r\n\r\nCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety<\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety \u2013 Day of Mourning<\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/events\/mourning\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nWorkSafeBC Toolbox Meeting Checklist:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.worksafebc.com\/en\/resources\/health-safety\/toolbox-meeting-guides\/construction-toolbox-meeting-checklist?lang=en<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n
\r\n\r\n[1]<\/a> Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/events\/mourning\/\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"
A toolbox meeting is an informal safety meeting, usually held on-site and before the official start of the day, which focuses on safety-related topics and issues. These issues can incidents which may have happened the prior day, or they may cover important specific safety topics (eg. Ladder use, PPE, Fire Safety, etc.), or workplace hazards that might be encountered that particular day.<\/div>\n

Toolbox Meetings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meetings are usually short in duration and are typically recorded through documentation. This documentation is usually referred to as a \u2018Field Level Risk Assessment\u2019 (FLRA) or a Site-Specific Safety Requirement (SSSR).<\/p>\n

Toolbox meetings are an effective method for reviewing and refreshing common safety concerns as well as raising the safety awareness within a crew. They are designed as an information exchange where everyone participating can contribute their knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n

Toolbox meetings are also designed to facilitate health and safety concerns on the job site and assist in promoting a company\u2019s safety culture.<\/p>\n

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