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Safety moment for today

A safety moment is a short talk that opens a meeting with one hazard, one action and one question for the crew. Today's moment comes from one of our cited toolbox talks, so every requirement it mentions links to the OSHA paragraph behind it.

Watch the road and the dark

The hazard

Halloween brings costumes, decorations, treats and longer nights. None of that is dangerous on its own. The trouble starts when it mixes with machines, vehicles and busy walkways. A few minutes of thought now keeps the holiday fun and the crew whole.

The action

Many people are out on foot after dark, and many of them are children in dark costumes. If your drive home or your route for deliveries goes through neighborhoods, slow down and keep your eyes up. Put the phone away. In work zones, make sure signs, lights and reflective vests are working.

ASK THE CREW

What is your plan for getting home safely on Halloween night?

Takeaway: Enjoy Halloween, but keep exits clear, protective equipment on and jokes away from the work.

HOW TO USE IT

How to give a safety moment

  1. Gather the crew where they work, before the shift or the meeting starts. Read the hazard out loud.
  2. Ask the question and let two or three people answer. What they say about their own work counts for more than what you read.
  3. Name the action and point to one place on today's job where it applies, so everyone knows what to do differently.
  4. Write the date and the names on a sign-in sheet.

A safety moment is short and does not replace the full talk. When you want to go through a topic with the crew, pick a free toolbox talk.

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One moment for every day of the year in the same format as this one: the hazard, the action, the question and the source talk with its citation. Print a page a day or show a slide.

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