- A Tool Box meeting presents an excellent opportunity for Supervisors to communicate with team members and to encourage a feeling of involvement- such as in matters relating to their own (and others’) safety; changes in routine or in what’s happening around them.
- Keep meetings short and ‘to the point’- These meetings are not meant to be lengthy training sessions but can be a good opportunity to remind people about key issues or points of safety.
- Choose a good location- Although there’s no need for formal meeting rooms, they still require space away from noise and other people working.
- Encourage input- These meetings are not meant to be ‘lectures’. Ask for ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement and potential solutions to any raised issues.
- Keep a written record- There’s no need for a masterpiece of prose, but there does need to be a record of who was there, what was discussed and any decisions or commitments that were made.