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Toolbox talk: your right to stop work

Anyone can stop a job that looks unsafe. About 5 minutes.

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  • About 5 minutes
  • 6 points
  • Attendance recorded in Reldro
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Why this matters

A short pause costs very little. Carrying on with a problem you've spotted can cost a lot more.

What to cover

  1. Everyone on this site has the right and the duty to stop work they think is unsafe.
  2. Say what you see: "I'm stopping because..." Keep it short and calm.
  3. Supervisors thank the person and look at the problem before work restarts.
  4. Nobody gets in trouble for stopping a job in good faith.
  5. Work restarts only when the issue is fixed or you agree it's safe.
  6. If you aren't sure, ask. Asking is never the wrong call.

Ask the crew

  • When have you seen something and stayed quiet?
  • What would make it hard for you to stop a job?
  • Who do you tell if your supervisor isn't there?

One thing to do today

Pick one task today and ask the crew what would make them stop it.

Use this toolbox talk in Reldro

  • It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
  • Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
  • Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
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