Cold-room work

Talk objective

Use this toolbox talk to focus the team on cold-room work before work starts. Keep it short, practical and related to the actual area they will work in today.

Key points to cover

• What is the main hazard today?
• Where on this site is the risk most likely to occur?
• What control is already in place?
• What behaviour do we expect from workers, drivers, contractors and visitors?
• Who should be told if the control is missing or damaged?

Questions for the team

1. Where is the most likely place for this issue to occur today?
2. What would make the task safer or clearer?
3. Has anyone seen a near miss related to this topic?

Attendance record

Record date, supervisor, topic, names, signatures and action items. Print this page or save it to your WHS system.