Toolbox talk · Charla de seguridad
Eye protection · Protección para los ojos
Eye injuries take a second and last a lifetime. Nearly all of them happened to someone not wearing glasses at that moment.
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Eye protection
Eye injuries take a second and last a lifetime. Nearly all of them happened to someone not wearing glasses at that moment.
- Glasses on for anything that cuts, grinds, drills, sprays, hammers or throws dust.
- Face shield over the glasses for grinding, chipping and chemicals — not instead of.
- Regular prescription glasses aren't rated. Get safety glasses that fit over them or prescription safety glasses.
- Scratched or fogged? Replace them. You'll take them off otherwise, and that's the moment.
- Something in your eye: don't rub. Flush with water at the eyewash station. Know where it is.
- Watch out for the people near you. Your grinder throws sparks at them too.
Where's the eyewash station, and when was it last checked?
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Protección para los ojos
Las lesiones en los ojos toman un segundo y duran toda la vida. Casi todas le pasaron a alguien que en ese momento no traía lentes.
- Lentes puestos para todo lo que corte, esmerile, taladre, rocíe, martille o levante polvo.
- Careta sobre los lentes para esmerilar, cincelar y químicos — no en lugar de los lentes.
- Los lentes de receta normales no están certificados. Consigue lentes de seguridad que vayan encima, o lentes de seguridad graduados.
- ¿Rayados o empañados? Cámbialos. Si no, te los quitas, y ese es el momento.
- Algo en el ojo: no lo frotes. Enjuaga con agua en la estación lavaojos. Sabe dónde está.
- Cuida a los que están cerca de ti. Tu esmeriladora también les avienta chispas a ellos.
¿Dónde está el lavaojos, y cuándo se revisó por última vez?
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Questions operators ask
What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety briefing, usually five minutes on one topic, that a supervisor or foreman gives the crew before work starts. It's the standard way trades crews cover hazards day to day.
How long should a toolbox talk be?
Two to five minutes. One topic. Ending with a question that gets people talking is worth more than covering three topics.
Do I need to document toolbox talks?
Good practice is to keep a record of the topic, date, and who attended. What's required varies by state and situation — check what applies to you. A confirmation in the worker's own language is a stronger record than a signature on an English sheet.
Can I use these toolbox talks in Spanish?
Yes. Every talk on this page is written in English and Spanish, and can be delivered to a crew member's phone in either language.
Are these enough to meet OSHA requirements?
They're good-practice briefings, not a compliance program. Site-specific training on your equipment and hazards is still your responsibility, and what any rule requires depends on your situation. These help you deliver it in a language your crew understands.