UK UXO CONSULTANCY & SPECIALIST SUPPORTCLARITY BELOW THE SURFACE
RISK REDUCTIONSYSTEMS

GLOSSARY / Training & competence

Toolbox talk

A short work-related briefing focused on a particular activity, risk or procedure. It supports communication with the people undertaking the task.

THE RRS GLOSSARY

Why it matters to a project

A UXO toolbox talk should align with the site assessment and project procedures. Its subject, attendance and relationship to wider training should be clear.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

A team receives an activity-specific briefing before an agreed phase of intrusive work.

A useful distinction

A short briefing is not a substitute for all required training, supervision or task-specific competence.

Questions to ask when it appears in a scope

  • What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
  • What evidence or output will the project team receive?
  • What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?

Continue exploring