Use IHSA’s Safety Talks Manual to lead a five-minute safety talk for your team—and keep them aware of hazards in the workplace and focused on injury prevention.
Our popular collection of safety talks (also known as tailboard talks) covers essential topics for the construction, transportation, electrical utilities, and aggregates industries. It provides a hands-on way for supervisors and health and safety representatives to make health and safety the top priority for everyone at the workplace.
8 ½” x 11”. 188 pages. Revised 2025. 168 talks.
Visit the safety talks web page to download a free PDF version of each safety talk.
The 168 talks included in the manual cover the following industry-specific topics:
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Responsibilities and rights
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Personal protective equipment
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Working at heights
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Rigging and hoisting
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Electricity
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Vehicles and equipment
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Trenching
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Confined spaces
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Techniques and tools
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Occupational health
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Ergonomics
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Mental health
Use the Safety Talk Report Form log book (RF023) to record the subject, attendees, and results of each safety talk presentation. It serves as documentation that safety talks have been delivered on site.