How Close Is Too Close: Approach Distances Toolbox Talk
Every year somebody gets hurt at a distance they were sure was safe. The distance is not a feeling — it comes off a table, and which table depends on who you are.
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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