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Definition and importance
The 5-minute talks are talks held before starting the working day in which the aim is to inform and sensitize workers about their safety and health.
In general, in the 5-minute talks, topics related to hazards and emergency situations that may arise in work areas are discussed, and they know how to react and what measures to take in these events.
It is important to do the 5-minute talk because it allows us to generate in the workers a commitment to the Occupational Health and Safety System, showing them that we care about their participation within the company, and that they are a fundamental piece for their development.
The topics of the 5-minute talks
The topics that one wants to inform the workers will depend on the current situation of the company and the conditions in which it is in matters of Health and Safety, since in this way it will be prioritized and more emphasis will be placed on the topics that are “the weak points” of the company.
The starting point is always the matrix of Risk Assessment, which shows the dangers that exist in the company and the measures that are being taken to minimize the risks. The 5-minute talks should also cover topics from the matrix.
For example: If the company is a manufacturer of HDPE pipe, and its operators constantly perform hot work (welding). Some of the topics that could be touched on in the 5-minute talks are: heat stroke, the importance of checking welding tools, the use of gloves and masks, the appropriateness of fire extinguishers, etc.
One of the key points for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System to function properly is to make workers aware of the importance of their safety.
