Hazardous Substances Safety Talk on CD

• Historical background to the safe use of hazardous substances.
• What are hazardous substances?
• Hazardous substances used in this workplace.
• Categories of hazardous substances.
• Three ways substances can get into our bodies.
• Safety measures for our protection.
• Ingestion (swallowing).
• What is a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
• What things would you expect to find on a MSDS?

A Safety Talk is:

• a simple strategic process to encourage team discussion and learning about various OH&S issues
• a toolbox meeting for between 2-20 employees on the shop floor or in the training room, conducted by a team leader, supervisor or trainer
• flexible and allows you to mix and match the learning frames to meet your specific needs
• the vehicle to promote company safety policies and procedures
• structured learning built around 10 sequential learning frames.

Safety Talks are comprised of four simple steps:

1. ASK to get everyone thinking and involved

2. EXPLORE to get everyone talking

3. EXPLAIN to achieve understanding

4. AGREE to gain commitment.

On each Safety Talk CD-ROM we include:

• preparation notes
• facilitation notes
• script notes
• a ten point quiz
• an attendance register
• a sample pocket guide

Safety Talks can be combined with our Safety Focus Posters and Pocket Guides to reinforce your safety awareness program.