Toolbox talk · Charla de seguridad
Ladders to roofs · Escaleras hacia el techo
Getting on and off the roof is where a lot of falls happen. The ladder is the job before the job.
English
Ladders to roofs
Getting on and off the roof is where a lot of falls happen. The ladder is the job before the job.
- Extension ladder extends three feet above the eave. Not level with it.
- Angle: one out for four up. Feet on firm, level ground. Not on a tarp, not on a pile.
- Tie the top off. A ladder that slides sideways with you on it doesn't give a warning.
- Three points of contact. Tools go up on a rope or a belt.
- One person at a time. Nobody under it.
- Step off onto the roof from the side of the ladder, not over the top.
Is this ladder tied off at the top right now?
Español
Escaleras hacia el techo
Subir y bajar del techo es donde pasan muchas caídas. La escalera es el trabajo antes del trabajo.
- La escalera de extensión sobresale tres pies arriba del alero. No al mismo nivel.
- Ángulo: uno de separación por cada cuatro de altura. Patas en suelo firme y parejo. No sobre una lona, no sobre una pila.
- Amarra la parte de arriba. Una escalera que se resbala de lado contigo encima no avisa.
- Tres puntos de apoyo. Las herramientas suben con cuerda o en el cinturón.
- Una persona a la vez. Nadie debajo.
- Pasa al techo por el lado de la escalera, no por encima.
¿Esta escalera está amarrada arriba en este momento?
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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.