Toolbox Talks. QBuild agrees to hold three compulsory toolbox talks per year. These arrangements shall provide that:
(1) Such meetings will be at times so as to minimise any disruption to operations and shall be determined by QBuild in consultation with the unions;
(2) The meeting shall consist of the first part conducted by unions where they will be given the opportunity to address issues with employees, and the second part by QBuild management;
(3) The first part of the meeting shall be a maximum of one hour duration and no longer, unless specific prior approval is given for a longer period;
(4) The meetings are to be conducted in the spirit of cooperation for the purpose of improving the work environment and productivity;
Toolbox Talks. A Toolbox Talk is an informal group discussion that focuses on a particular safety issue. These tools will be used daily to promote workers’ HSE culture. Toolbox talks are also intended to facilitate HSE discussions on the job site. The toolbox talk may include but not limited spill prevention, first aid and first aid kit familiarization, common illness/diseases, drug and alcohol issues, vehicle safety, emergency response plan, communications, fire safety awareness and prevention/control, hygiene, and social management; waste management (biodegradable and hazardous wastes), avoid littering/leaving sites untidy, etc.
