Toolbox talk · Charla de seguridad
Slips, trips and falls · Resbalones, tropiezos y caídas
The most common injury on almost every job site, and the one people take least seriously — until it's a broken wrist.
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Slips, trips and falls
The most common injury on almost every job site, and the one people take least seriously — until it's a broken wrist.
- Wet, greasy or icy floor: sign it, clean it, or route around it.
- Look where you're walking, especially carrying something. Phone in the pocket.
- Cords, hoses, tools and materials out of walkways.
- Boots with grip, laced. Not sneakers on a wet floor.
- Uneven ground, steps, curbs and door thresholds — the boring ones cause the most falls.
- Ladders and steps: three points of contact. Don't jump the last step.
Where did someone last slip or trip here, and has that been fixed?
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Resbalones, tropiezos y caídas
La lesión más común en casi cualquier obra, y la que la gente menos toma en serio — hasta que es una muñeca rota.
- Piso mojado, grasoso o con hielo: señálalo, límpialo o rodéalo.
- Mira por dónde caminas, sobre todo cargando algo. El teléfono en el bolsillo.
- Cables, mangueras, herramientas y materiales fuera de los pasillos.
- Botas con agarre, amarradas. Nada de tenis en piso mojado.
- Terreno disparejo, escalones, banquetas y umbrales de puertas — los aburridos causan más caídas.
- Escaleras y escalones: tres puntos de apoyo. No brinques el último escalón.
¿Dónde fue el último resbalón o tropiezo aquí, y ya se arregló?
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Send any talk to their phones, get a confirmation back.
It lands in your library as a routine, in English and Spanish, ready to send to their phones — with a "read and understood" back from each of them.
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.