Daily safety talks (also known as “Tailgate Talks,” “Toolbox Talks,” and “Safety Briefings”) are an invaluable tool for organizations to incorporate into their daily routine.  A recent study by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. shows that holding a short daily meeting results in a reduction of total recordable incidents.  More specifically, the study showed that companies that hold daily meetings have a 4x LOWER recordable injury rate than those that only hold a meeting monthly!

A Daily Safety Talk is a very brief meeting, between 5-15 minutes, that covers a safety topic directly related to the employee’s work environment.  If it takes more than 15 minutes to review, you most likely need to have a more formal training session on the topic.  So, how can such a short meeting be effective in helping reduce injuries?

5 Reasons to Have Daily Safety Briefs

  • Reinforce a strong safety culture – By investing time each day to discuss safety, you are sending a strong message that the organization cares about the health and well-being of every employee.

  • They are conducive to adult learning styles – When teaching adults, it’s important to present material that is immediately useful to the learner and can applied effectively on the jobsite.

  • Provide important updates –Use your daily safety talk to discuss changes in workflow, machine operations, or processes and what safety precautions should be taken to avoid injury.

  • Reinforce your formal safety training – Holding a 5 minute safety training 5 days a week will equate to over 20 hours of safety education on average per employee each year! Daily safety talks are a great way to reinforce and refresh employees on important points from your formal training sessions.

  • Facilitate conversation – When employees are actively engaged in their safety program, they are more apt to help keep each other safe. Daily Safety Talks provide a positive and safe environment to encourage team safety.

Resources for starting your program:

Landrum HR Solution’ Risk Management team also has additional resources to help you prepare a meaningful daily safety talk.  Contact us at (850) 476-5100 or email risk-management@landruminc.com.

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Tracy Wallace

Director-Risk Management

Tracey is the Director of Risk Management at Landrum. She holds a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation from The Institutes. With 20+ years of safety experience, she has worked in a variety of industries including manufacturing, medical, and retail. She is a volunteer leader and past-president of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals. She has over 10 years of experience serving clients in the PEO Industry.

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