TOOL BOX

MEETING
Tool Box Meeting

a 10-15 minute on-the-job

meetings held to keep
employees alert to
work-related accidents
and illnesses.
Benefits of TBM

Can be used to address actual problems

on the job or in the plant
Good opportunity for supervisors to
know the physical and mental
conditions of workers
Good opportunity for management to
communicate their commitment to
safety
Reminders to prevent recurrence of
previous accidents
Contributes to the training and
education of workers
Proven technique in encouraging safe
work habits
An opportunity to share their concerns
 Requirements for a TBM

Management
Support

Careful • Significance
Preparation • Topic
• Leader

Meeting • Introduction
Proceeding • Draw participants opinion
• Summary
Management Support

They must be informed on

the benefits of TBM
Their physical participation
is critical
Planning before executing a job
ensures good results
Planning for Tool Box Meeting

1. When should the meetings be

held?
2. Who will be required to attend the
meetings?
3. What topics will be discussed at
the meetings?
4. What kind of records will be kept
of the meetings?
When? …

Every day before the start of work or

shift
Every Monday
Any day of the week as selected
Who? …
All workers in a
certain group, a
section or small
workers group.

All workers of
different trades
on each work
area.
Topics …

Housekeeping
Ladder Safety
Electrical Hazards
Scaffolds
Excavation
Hard Hats
Fall Protection
Confined Space
Records …

Advance notes containing concerns by

the presiding personnel
A small pocket note pad is enough to
take down notes and review later on
An attendance sheet may be done
Presided by …

Supervisor
Foreman
Lead man

Guests may include Plant Manager, Project

Manager or Safety Officer who may briefly
talk or just observe
Teamwork builds self-confidence
How To Conduct TBM

1. Gather/prepare workers

 Start with light notes

 May air light personal matters
 Encourage a good working
shift/day/week ahead of your
group
2. Define the job

 Present the task assigned to

the group
 Define the task and target set
by higher-ups
 Check on the physical and
mental preparedness of the
workers
3. Review
procedure/responsibility

 Review procedures to be applied,

tools/equipment needed and
materials to be used.
4. State precautions

 Remind of the hazards

that may be encountered
 Remind workers’ of the
condition of their PPE and
tools
5. Specify safety issues

 Remind on other related

safety checks in preparation
for their assigned tasks
REDUCE IMPROVE
Injuries & Damage Safety

Rejects & Reworks Quality

Defects & Delays Production

Mistakes & Waste Cost Control

Human Misery Human Relations

Summary
Reminders on what and how to do
Held before the start of the day’s work
shift or the start of new activity
Performed by the supervisor, lead man or
safety officer
Highlight precautions
Workers should participate actively
“The More We Talk About Safety…
The Less We Talk About Accidents”