52-Week Toolbox Talk Pack for Construction: OSHA 1926 and EM 385-1-1
Built to cite both OSHA 1926 and USACE EM 385-1-1. One two-page talk for every week of the year, written for any trade, with the exact OSHA and EM 385-1-1 paragraphs printed on every talk. Ready for commercial jobs and USACE or federal sites.
- 52 talks
- PDF and Word
- 12 pt body text
- 15-person sign-in
- 10 to 15 minutes each
Buy Standard: $49Buy Branded: $69
What Is in Each Talk
Every talk uses the same two-page layout, so your crew knows where to look each week.
- 60-Second Version. Short on time? Read the box out loud.
- Why It Matters. Two facts with the rule behind them, plus a field scenario.
- Stop. Look. Ask. The hazards, the do's and don'ts, and 3 crew questions.
- Big 3. Three takeaways to remember.
- What Would You Do? A real choice, with the foreman's answer.
- Close Call of the Week. Room to write down a near miss from your site.
- Quick Check. A 5-question tear-off quiz with an answer key.
- Sign-In and References. A 15-line attendee roster and the OSHA and EM 385-1-1 citations.
Each talk also has blanks for date, presenter, and project, and body text is 12 pt so it reads well printed. The pack includes a cover and index that walks a foreman through running a talk in about 10 to 15 minutes. Planning a task before the talk? See how to write an AHA and the RAC matrix explained.
All 52 Topics
The order follows the work year: OSHA's Focus Four hazards first, cold and ice in winter, heat in summer. Swap any week to match the work your crew is doing. No trade-only topics, so the pack works for any crew.
January
- Hazard Recognition and Stop Work
- Cold Stress
- Fall Protection: The 6-Foot Rule
- Ladder Safety
February
- Struck-By Hazards
- Caught-In or Between
- Electrical Safety Basics
- Winter Walking: Slips and Trips
March
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- Guardrail Systems
- Floor Holes and Covers
- Scaffold Safety for Every User
- Cords, GFCIs, and Temp Power
April
- Overhead Power Lines
- Trenches and Excavations
- Housekeeping
- Pre-Task Planning and AHAs
May
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools and Guards
- Grinders and Cut-Off Saws
- Eye and Face Protection
- Head Protection
June
- Heat Illness: Water, Rest, Shade
- Severe Weather and Lightning
- Hearing Protection
- Silica Dust
July
- Heat Illness: Know the Signs
- Hand Protection
- Safe Lifting
- Hazard Communication and SDS
August
- Drinking Water and Sanitation
- Fire Prevention and Extinguishers
- Hot Work and Fire Watch
- First Aid and Emergency Response
- Aerial and Scissor Lifts
September
- Cranes and Suspended Loads
- Forklift Awareness
- Material Storage and Stacking
- Confined Space Awareness
October
- Hazardous Energy and Lockout
- Respiratory Protection Basics
- Lead and Asbestos Awareness
- Compressed Gas and Air
- Nail Gun Safety
November
- Lighting and Low-Light Work
- Driving and Vehicle Safety
- Traffic Control and Work Zones
- Stairways and Walkways
December
- Emergency Action and Evacuation
- Carbon Monoxide and Heaters
- PPE Basics
- Year in Review: Close Calls
Choose Your Version
Standard
- Instant download
- All 52 talks plus cover and index
- PDF and editable Word files
- Date, presenter, and project blanks on every talk
Branded
- Your logo and company name on every talk, delivered by email within 1 business day
- All 52 talks plus cover and index
- PDF and editable Word files
- Logo upload and company name are optional
Free for KP2 fractional safety clients.
KP2 fractional safety clients get the full pack included at no charge. See fractional safety plans.
One-time purchase. Need written AHAs for the same work? Browse the KP2 AHA Library or get a free sample AHA. Want us to deliver training on site? See safety training and toolbox talks, or browse more free resources.
License and Refunds
License: use within your own company and its job sites. No resale or redistribution.
Refunds: this is a digital download, so there are no refunds. If you find an error or a defective file, contact us and we will fix it and replace the file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which standards do the talks cite?
Each talk lists its references at the bottom of page 2. Most cite 29 CFR 1926 sections, and every talk also cites the matching EM 385-1-1 (15 March 2024) paragraphs, so the same talk works on commercial jobs and on USACE and other federal jobs. A few talks, such as heat illness and safe lifting, also cite the OSH Act General Duty Clause.
What file formats do I get?
A ZIP with a PDF and an editable Word (.docx) file for all 52 talks, plus the cover and index, which explains how to run a talk in about 10 to 15 minutes. The ZIP also includes a README.txt with quick start notes on where to begin and what is in the PDF and Word folders.
How does the Branded version work?
After checkout you can upload your logo (PNG or JPG) and enter your company name. We rebuild all 52 talks and the cover with your logo and company name in the header and email you the ZIP within 1 business day. Both are optional; if you skip them, you get the same talks as the Standard version.
Is it included with fractional safety plans?
Yes. KP2 fractional safety clients get the Branded version, with their logo and company name on every talk, free on every plan, Foundation included. See the fractional safety page for plan details.
Do the talks have to be given in order?
No. The week numbers follow the work year (Focus Four first, cold weather in winter, heat in summer), but any talk can be given in any week.
Is this pack specific to one trade?
No. It covers general construction hazards for any crew. Trade-only topics such as steel erection, roofing, and demolition are not included.
Can I share the pack or get a refund?
You can use the pack within your own company and its job sites. Resale or redistribution is not allowed. Because it is a digital download, there are no refunds, but we fix errors and replace defective files.
Do these talks replace required training?
No. Toolbox talks support your safety program. They do not replace training a standard requires, a competent person, or your site-specific plans. Your state may have added rules.
Questions before you buy? Call Paul at 410-216-4424 or email [email protected].