Toolbox talk · Charla de seguridad
Lockout / tagout · Bloqueo y etiquetado
Machines don't know you're inside them. Lockout is the only thing between you and a machine that starts while you're in it.
English
Lockout / tagout
Machines don't know you're inside them. Lockout is the only thing between you and a machine that starts while you're in it.
- Before you service, clean, clear or reach into a machine: shut it down, lock it out, tag it.
- Your lock, your key. Nobody else's lock comes off with your key, and yours doesn't come off with theirs.
- Try to start it after locking. If it starts, the lockout isn't done.
- Stored energy counts: air, hydraulics, springs, gravity. Release it before you go in.
- Multiple people on one machine — everyone puts their own lock on.
- The lock comes off only when you're clear, and only by you.
What here has stored energy that could move even with the power off?
Español
Bloqueo y etiquetado
Las máquinas no saben que estás dentro. El bloqueo es lo único entre tú y una máquina que arranca mientras estás adentro.
- Antes de dar servicio, limpiar, destrabar o meter la mano en una máquina: apágala, bloquéala, etiquétala.
- Tu candado, tu llave. El candado de nadie más se quita con tu llave, ni el tuyo con la de ellos.
- Intenta arrancarla después de bloquear. Si arranca, el bloqueo no está hecho.
- La energía almacenada cuenta: aire, hidráulica, resortes, gravedad. Libérala antes de entrar.
- Varias personas en una máquina — cada quien pone su propio candado.
- El candado se quita solo cuando estás fuera, y solo tú lo quitas.
¿Qué hay aquí que tenga energía almacenada y pueda moverse aun con la corriente cortada?
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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.