A simple toolbox meeting record — what was discussed, what actions came out of it, who was there. Or run it from your phone with hazards and crew already in the app.
Free PDF. Or use Burgy's toolbox meeting app — pre-populated hazards, crew signs on the phone.
Two pages — the brief on page 1, crew sign-on on page 2. Print one per morning.
A toolbox meeting (or toolbox talk) is a short safety pre-brief at the start of a shift or job. It covers the day's work, hazards, controls, lessons learned, and any actions from previous meetings. Usually 5-15 minutes.
Daily is best on active sites — first thing in the morning, before crews disperse. Weekly works for office staff or low-activity jobs. After any incident or near-miss is mandatory.
Yes. Worker consultation is a duty under WHS Acts in every Australian state. A signed toolbox meeting record is the simplest way to prove the consultation happened.
Today's tasks, site conditions (weather, ground, plant movements, other contractors), any new hazards, lessons from any near-miss, SWMS / JSA reminders, PPE requirements, and actions from previous meetings. Keep it focused — 10 minutes max.