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1、Tool Box Talk Training Kit,IntroductionTool box talks are a simple and effective means of communicating basic health & safety information to all persons working on site.Tool box talks should be given once every two weeks or as a minimum one talk given per month. The talk is given by a member of firs
2、t line management to all persons on site.In conjunction with the site programme the talks have been designed to relate to specific hazards i.e. excavation, plant & machinery.The talk to be given is decided upon by the Site Manager at that stage of the work.At any time during the construction phase a
3、 general topic may be covered to highlight or re-emphasise the basic health & safety message.The format of the talks makes them easy to understand and follow and takes the form of a checklist of basic safety points. The talks have been designed to last no longer than 10 minutes.,Tool Box Talk Index,
4、Tool Box Talk No 1 - Asbestos Tool Box Talk No 2 - Lifting and Handling Tool Box Talk No 3 - Weils Disease (Leptospirosis) Tool Box Talk No 4 - Abrasive Wheels Tool Box Talk No 5 - Buried Services Tool Box Talk No 6 - Warning Labels and Hazard Data Sheets Tool Box Talk No 7 - Vibration Tool Box Talk
5、 No 8 - The Health & Safety Act At Work Etc Tool Box Talk No 9 - Stepladders and Trestles Tool Box Talk No 10- Scaffold Tool Box Talk No 11 - Safe Working On Roofs & At Heights Tool Box Talk No 12 - Safe Storage Of Gas Cylinders Tool Box Talk No 13 - Protection Of Skin Tool Box Talk No 14 - Protecti
6、on Of Eyes Tool Box Talk No 15 - Portable Tools Tool Box Talk No 16 Cartridge/Pressure Operated Tools Tool Box Talk No 17 - COSHH Tool Box Talk No 18 Hypodermic Needles Tool Box Talk No 19 - Mobile Alloy Scaffold Towers Tool Box Talk No 20 - Ladders Tool box Talk No 21 - Housekeeping Tool Box Talk N
7、o 22 - Head Protection Tool Box Talk No 23 - Hand Care Tool Box Talk No 24 - The Health & Safety Executive - Factory Inspectors Tool Box Talk No 25 - Machinery Guarding Tool Box Talk No 26 - First Aid At Work Tool Box Talk No 27 - Fire Tool Box Talk No 28 - Excavations Tool Box Talk no 29 - Electric
8、ity Tool Box Talk No 30 - Hoists and Hoist Towers Tool Box Talk No 31 - Dust Tool Box Talk No 32 - Plant and Equipment Tool Box Talk No 33 - Noise - Its Health Effects On you Tool Box Talk No 34 - Working In confined Spaces,Tool Box Talk No 1 - Asbestos,Asbestos is a mineral fibre that has many uses
9、. The three most common types areChrysotile (White)Amosite (Brown)Crocidolite (Blue)Asbestos is used in many industries for ceiling tiles, floor tiles, plastics, insulation and fire proofing.Asbestos is a useful product but presents health risks.Asbestos dust affects the lungs, causing constant irri
10、tation. It can cause cancer of the lungs after heavy exposure.Asbestos is a potential hazard for those who work with or disturb it. Demolition workers are more likely to be exposed.Controlling asbestos exposure is achieved by the HSE who put strict control limits in place and ensure those procedures
11、 are strictly followed.In addition to the HSEs requirements, insurers also require procedures implemented by the company to be followed e.g. Asbestos must be removed by an approved licensed contractor.As employees you need to familiarise yourself with the work surroundings and take note of areas ind
12、entified by the Site Manager where asbestos is located and ensure you do not touch or disturb the material.,Tool Box Talk No 1 Asbestos Contd,If you uncover materials suspected to contain asbestos, stop work and report it to the Site Manager immediately dont try to remove it. Reminder The health eff
13、ects of exposure to asbestos dust are irreversible.,Tool Box Talk No 2 Lifting and Handling,In construction, approximately one fifth of all accidents involve injuries while manual handling or lifting materials.Much of the site work requires lifts of awkward and heavy objects. Strain placed on the ba
14、ck if lifted incorrectly, may cause serious back injury.Common injuries are sprains to muscles, joint torn ligaments, hernias, cuts and penetration of sharp objects.Where possible all loads shall be moved with the aid of mechanical assistance i.e. forklifts, wheelbarrows or trolley jacks.What a pers
15、on can lift will vary according to: age, physique and practice. If the load is felt to be too heavy or cannot be lifted without strain get help.When carrying out manual handling activities it is important to adopt a good handling technique:Stop and think. Plan the lift. Where is the load going to be
16、 placed? Use appropriate handling aids if possible. Do you need help with the load? Remove obstructions such as discarded wrapping materials. For a long lift such as floor to shoulder height consider resting the load mid-way on a table or bench in order to change grip. Place the feet. Feet apart, giving a balanced and stable base for lifting. Leading leg as far forward as is comfortable.,
