{"product_id":"toolbox-talks-safety-thumball","title":"Toolbox Talks (Safety) Thumball","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook under your thumb and share your reaction to whatever prompt lies under your thumb. Thumball is a soft 6\" diameter stuffed ball with loads of applications! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToolbox Talks\u003c\/strong\u003e are informal safety meetings that address workplace hazards and safe work practices. They help promote an organizational culture that is healthy, safe, and supportive. Intended to supplement safety training, not replace it, Toolbox Talks can help kick off safety initiatives and identify areas to improve workplace safety. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Toolbox Talks (Safety) Thumball looks like a cool soccer ball and has 32 panels pre-printed with cogent phrases suited for adults in the workplace. Use it to stimulate conversation, promote team spirit, and boost flagging energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTOOLBOX TALKS (SAFETY) THUMBALL PROMPTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrompts explore a variety of workplace safety topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActions to take if\/when things go bad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with bullying and harassment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing substance abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities to improve employee wellness at work and home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to make the workplace safer, including protocols, rules, support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect of personal decisions on others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules and hazards that could be revised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...and more!\u003cspan style=\"color: #d1471b;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d1471b;\"\u003e[NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gamification-thumballs\" title=\"Icebreaker ball | conversation starters | trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Icebreaker ball | conversation starters | trainers warehouse\"\u003eThumballs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conversation-starters-unzip-it-pockets\" title=\"Unzip-it conversation decks – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Unzip-it conversation decks – trainers warehouse\"\u003eUNZiP-IT! 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The point is to raise awareness and not to point fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended to supplement safety training, not replace it, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToolbox Talks Thumball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan help kick off safety initiatives and identify areas to improve workplace safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Discuss similarities or differences in replies.\u003cbr\u003e* Have everyone respond to the same prompt.\u003cbr\u003e* Toss the ba!! and pick a single topic on which to focus your weekly safety meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe prepared\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toolbox Talks are likely to raise questions about proper safety checklists or \"correct\" techniques for first aid, fire prevention, CPR, etc. Several websites provide such information sheets with ready answers pertaining to a variety of work situations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavorites include: *\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cpwr.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cpwr | a world leader in construction safety and health research and training\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Cpwr | a world leader in construction safety and health research and training\"\u003ecpwr.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.safetytoolboxtopics.com\/\" title=\"Free safety toolbox talk meeting topics and resources\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Free safety toolbox talk meeting topics and resources\"\u003esafetytoolboxtopics.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ehs.harvard.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ehs.harvard.edu\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Ehs.harvard.edu\"\u003eehs.harvard.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake notes for follow-up\u003c\/strong\u003e: While this is a discussion-starter tool, it may surface organizational issues or uncover gaps in knowledge about recommended safety protocols. 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