ABSTRACT
Safety talks are especially important to supervisors in the workplace and on work sites because they afford each supervisor the opportunity to convey, in a timely manner, important information to workers. Safety talks, also known as toolbox talks, may not be as effective as one-on-one communications, but they still surpass a memorandum or written message. In the 5 to 10 minutes before the workday, during a shift, at a break, or as needed, this technique helps communicate time-sensitive information to a department, crew, or work team.
