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2 . Ask someone to run it . Usually this is a senior or experienced member of staff , ideally , someone who has a good understanding of the topic .
3 . Give them guidance . Keep the talk to 15 minutes and be specific about what should be included in the topic . Keep it to one part of the topic if it is a big one .
4 . Sort out your presentation . Will you need handouts ? Do you have a video to show ? Do you need equipment ?
5 . Pick a time to run the toolbox talk . Ideally , they should be done weekly or fortnightly , so keeping it to the same time is helpful .
6 . Invite others . Keep the group of workers small : about 10 is ideal . That allows for more communication from both sides . Make sure the topic is relevant to the people who are attending ( e . g ., office staff may not need to know about how to properly put on gauntlets ).
7 . Keep a record . Record the topic , who attended and whether there are any action points coming out of it .
What sort of topics can I include ?
The short answer is anything !
Think of all the areas of hazard there are where you ’ d like to prevent injuries . Here are just a few to get you started : slips , trips and falls , manual handling , electrical safety , hazardous substances , fire safety , infection prevention and control , mental and environmental health , and , of course , you should also cover personal protective equipment ( PPE ), and a session on proper hand washing is always good to run regularly .
You could also think of topics relating to more administrative sorts of things such as reporting accidents in the workplace , evacuation procedures and housekeeping , such as storing and washing linen .
After I have finished the talk is there anything else I need to do ?
It is a good idea to record the fact that you did the toolbox talk . This just means that you pass around an attendance sheet at the talk and include some details about what you covered , for example the date , the topic , main points covered and any action items .
If you still feel unsure about how to get started , check SafeWork Australia ’ s website or SafeWork in your own state for some inspiration and examples .
FAQ ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE
Based on enquires and phone calls we receive from our ATMS clients in regards to the cover provided by CGU and GSA , we have put together a FAQ to assist with your own enquiries .
Q . How do I take out a NEW policy with GSA ? A . If you are a new client to GSA and require cover for Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability , please head to our website : www . gsaib . com . au / atms
Q . How can I renew my EXISTING policy with GSA ? A . GSA will provide four renewal notifications with a personalised link to your policy via email correspondence . This email allows you to renew your policy at a time which is convenient to you .
Q . Can additional names be included on my Insurance policy ? A . The cover provided by CGU is for YOU as an Individual practitioner as well as your Business entity . Should you have employees under the Business entity , your staff are automatically covered under the business name . All other Individual members outside of this criteria are to hold their own insurance policy .
Q . Does the policy cover me to work as a mobile practitioner ? A . Yes , the policy provides cover for you to work Australia Wide . You do not have to notify GSA of your clinic address .
Q . Is the insurance premium payable via monthly instalments ? A . Payment must be paid in full at the time cover is taken out .
Q . Do I need to advise GSA if my contact details change ? A . Yes , all correspondence sent by GSA is via email . It is essential that GSA have your current email address and contact phone number on file . Simply email our office at atms @ gsaib . com . au with any updates .
Q . What does Professional Indemnity cover me for ? A . Professional Indemnity insurance is designed for professionals who provide advice and or a service to their clients . It is designed to protect you against legal costs and claims for damages to third parties which may arise out of an act , omission or breach of your professional duty in the course of your business activities .
Q . What does Public & Products Liability cover me for ? A . Public Liability Insurance protects you and your business against the financial risk of being found liable to a third party for death or injury , loss or damage of property resulting from your negligence .
Q . What are the implications if my policy is not renewed by the date required ? A . It is a requirement of both ATMS and the Health Funds to maintain continuous insurance cover . It is critical that you renew your policy prior to it expiring to ensure you remain complaint .