High-risk industries including offshore energy and healthcare often use toolbox talks to address safety issues. Unfortunately, while toolbox talks are considered best practice for dealing with high-risk situations, they are not always effective or time-efficient.Poorly executed toolbox talks lack worker participation and focus, and ultimately become ineffective as a safety tool. Integrated Human Factors created the following infographic to highlight five rules of the most effective toolbox talks to help leaders improve their communications:
- Brevity
- Authority
- Relevance
- Clarity
- Accountability