Toolbox talk, Culture, about 5 minutes
Distracted work
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Why this one
Most of us have missed something because our mind was elsewhere. In the field, a missed second can mean a hand in a machine or a step off an edge. Phones and noise are only part of it.
Say this
- 1.Phones stay in your pocket when you're moving, driving or working near equipment.
- 2.Headphones and earbuds block alarms, horns and warnings. Leave them out.
- 3.Rushing is a distraction. When you're hurrying, slow down and check the step in front of you.
- 4.Stuff from home follows people to work. If your head isn't on the job, tell your lead.
- 5.Don't start a task and then jump to another. Finish it or make it safe first.
- 6.Look before you move. Scan the area around you, above you and behind you.
- 7.Speak up when you see a coworker distracted. A quick word can prevent an incident.
Ask the crew
- – When were you last distracted at work, and what happened?
- – What's the worst time to look at a phone on this job?
- – How can we tell a coworker they're distracted without making it awkward?
Watch for today
- Workers looking at a phone while walking, driving or near equipment.
- Earbuds or headphones in around moving equipment.
- Crew members rushing, skipping steps or starting several tasks at once.
Close with: Head in the job, eyes on the task.
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