Free Toolbox Talks & Tailgate Safety Meetings

365 Free Safety Talks for Real-World Crews

Free, ready-to-use toolbox talks and tailgate safety meeting topics for construction, utilities, public works, warehouse, culinary, and industrial crews. Each topic includes key hazards, a 2–5 minute script, safety reminders, and crew questions.

  • Use for daily toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, or pre-job briefings.
  • Mix and match topics by job, task, or industry.
  • Pair any talk with a free printable sign-in sheet for documentation.

Find a safety talk fast

Search by topic, hazard, industry, or keyword (for example: “confined space”, “warehouse”, or “ladder safety”).

Many supervisors simply pick one talk per shift and use it as a quick 5-minute tailgate meeting. Others build a monthly rotation of topics for their safety calendar.

  • Choose a topic that matches today’s work (for example, mobile welding screens, hand trucks, or slip hazards).
  • Read the key hazards, then walk through the 2–3 minute script and reminders.
  • Ask the crew questions and let them share examples from recent jobs.
  • Use the sign-in sheet to document attendance for safety records and audits.