HOUSEKEEPING
TOOLBOX TALKS
“An Important Safety Meeting”
BACKGROUND OF DISCUSSION:
Construction sites are oftentimes very hectic and busy with many workers, contractors, and vendors
simultaneously working together on different things within the site. These sites can present many
dangers to everyone involved if good housekeeping is not done. A tidy work area reduces the risks of
injuries and can also increase fire safety.
HAZARDS IN POOR HOUSEKEEPING HABITS.
1. Tripping over loose objects on floors,
stairs, and platforms
2. Being hit by falling objects
3. Slipping on greasy, wet, or dirty surfaces
4. Striking projecting objects, poorly
stacked items, or misplaced material
5. Cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin
of hands or other parts of the body on
projecting nails, wire or steel strapping
6. Property damage incidents involving
moving equipment or vehicles
7. Caught in/between injuries
HSE
DLPS HSE Department
Diversified Lines for Petroleum Services Co.
P.O. Box: 20530 Al-Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
DLPS-TBT NO: 007
SO DO YOUR PART:
1. Remove scrap/waste materials from the
working area and place in the correct skip
or receptacles.
2. Return tools / equipment to designated
area / stores once finished, to prevents trip
hazards, maintain the tools' good
condition, and assist in quick location
when needed.
3. Dispose of food packaging in the correct
receptacle.
4. Keep welfare facilities on site, that are
provided for your convenience, as you
would expect to find them.
5. Fix or ramp all permanent and temporary
trip hazards, such as cables.
6. Report hazards to supervisor / manager
that you are unable to deal with.
7. DON’T allow leads from tools to trail.
8. DON’T let food scraps; sandwich papers
and litter accumulate in cabins, dispose of
when finished with.
9. DON’T ignore spills of chemicals and oils,
clean up and report to Site Supervisor /
Manager immediately
NOTE:
Please Keep the Attendance Sheet