Complete the following activities:

Task 2.1 Prepare and conduct a toolbox talk

Form a workgroup, consult with your workgroup to identify and research a hazard, identify relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that may apply to the hazard and its treatment, and then deliver a 10–15-minute presentation (a toolbox talk) to your work group. 

2.1.1 Toolbox Talk Plan

Submit a written record of the toolbox talk to your assessor, including the Toolbox Talk Plan. Use the template provide below and follow the instructions.

Template 1 -Toolbox Talk Plan 

Item                                                                          Notes

A Description of the hazard

B Causes of the hazard

C Effects of the hazard

D Control methods for the hazard (using the hierarchy of control)

E The importance of consultation in identifying and treating hazards in the workplace

F An explanation of the relevant provisions of the legislation (such as work health safety legislation), regulations or codes of practice that may apply to the hazard and note when you checked these and when you plan to next check them in order to keep up-to-date with changes in legislation

An overview of the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs.

G How you plan to follow up to consult again on hazard and treatment

H A description of where workgroup members can access information about the hazard and where they can access information about information about Australian Hardware’s WHS policies, procedures and programs

2.1.2 Toolbox Talk

Schedule a time with the trainer and assessor in week 2 of the term to deliver the toolbox talk to your group (10 – 15 minutes). 

During the toolbox talk you must cover the following: 

a. description of the hazard:

b. causes and effects of the hazard

c. control methods for the hazard (using the hierarchy of control)

d. organisational policies, procedures and programs relating to WHS

e. the importance of consultation in managing hazards in the workplace

f. results of consultation with other members of the organisation, WHS consultants, etc.

g. an explanation of the relevant provisions of the legislation (such as work health safety legislation), regulations or codes of practice that may apply to the hazard 

h. how you plan to follow up to consult again on hazard and treatment

i. a description of where workgroup members can access information about the hazard.

Note: the trainer and assessor will evaluate your performance during the Toolbox Talk. 

If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to make alternative arrangements with the trainer and assessor to deliver the toolbox talk.

Use the templates provided below and follow the instructions.

Task 2.2 Prepare and deliver WHS training and follow-up coaching

2.2.1 Training needs

Choose a standard operating procedure with the simulated work environment. Please record below what procedure you have chosen:

Task 2