Backing Up and Spotters Toolbox Talk

Trucks and machines kill people on site at walking speed, in reverse. The driver can't see behind, and the person behind thinks the driver can.

Standard: 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(4); 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii)

Download free PDFFree · email once, then every PDF · print & run Collect crew signatures digitally

What's in the PDF

5-minute script

Plain-language talking points a foreman reads before the shift.

Discussion questions

Gets the crew talking about how this hazard shows up on YOUR site.

Sign-off sheet

Name/signature table — proof of training for the GC and OSHA. Or skip the printer and collect signatures on your phone.

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