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An effective workgroup toolbox meeting is one of the most vital methods of proactive communication and consultation within any organisation.
Toolbox meeting key objectives are aimed at engagement, improving communication, and keeping everyone informed on current safety, environment, or quality concerns within the company and industry happenings in general.
A toolbox meeting can also be used as a platform to cover pertinent aspects of the HSEQ Management System for staff awareness or as another opportunity to raise HSEQ concerns within each department.
Toolbox talks are generally conducted by the Area/Site Manager and are formally documented to allow for follow up on any agreed actions. Use of worker peers to deliver the toolbox talk is also encouraged.
