General Industry Safety Talks

Week 1 – Safety Culture & Hazard Recognition

Building awareness, reporting hazards, and preventing serious injuries.

Week 2 – Cold & Flu Prevention

Reducing illness spread in the workplace.

Week 3 – Walking & Working Surfaces

Slip, trip, and fall hazards in aisles, docks, and production floors.

Week 4 – Driving Safety

Company vehicles, deliveries, and commuting safety.

Week 5 – Forklift Safety Basics

Safe operation and pedestrian awareness.

Week 6 – Cold Stress Awareness

Preventing cold-related illnesses.

Week 7 – Housekeeping

Maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Week 8 – Fire Safety Fundamentals

Fire prevention and emergency response.

Week 9 – Machine Guarding

Protecting against moving parts and pinch points.

Week 10 – PPE Basics

Proper selection and use of PPE.

Week 11 – Power Tool Safety

Inspection and safe use.

Week 12 – Mobile Equipment & Yard Safety

Safe interaction with industrial vehicles.

Week 13 – Electrical Hazard Awareness

Avoiding shocks and damaged equipment.

Week 14 – Hazard Communication (Chemicals)

Labels, SDS, and safe handling.

Week 15 – Dropped Object Prevention

Preventing falling materials.

Week 16 – Ergonomics & Repetitive Motion

Reducing strain injuries.

Week 17 – Ladder & Platform Safety

Working safely at elevation indoors.

Week 18 – Heat Stress Awareness

Hydration and illness prevention.

Week 19 – Warehouse Racking Safety

Load limits and inspections.

Week 20 – Conveyor Safety

Avoiding entanglement hazards.

Week 21 – Forklift Pedestrian Safety

Traffic flow and blind spots.

Week 22 – Hydration & Heat Illness

Reinforcement during hot months.

Week 23 – Safety Signs, Labels & Floor Markings

Visual hazard controls.

Week 24 – Mezzanine & Guarded Platform Safety

Edge protection and access control.

Week 25 – Caught-In & Pinch Point Hazards

Hands-on hazard awareness.

Week 26 – Fire Prevention & Hot Work Awareness

Welding and cutting safety.

Week 27 – Head, Hand & Eye Protection

Preventing impact and cut injuries.

Week 28 – Housekeeping Refresher

Ongoing hazard control.

Week 29 – Electrical Equipment Safety

Proper cords and power tool use.

Week 30 – Mental Health & Fatigue Awareness

Safe performance and well-being.

Week 31 – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Energy control procedures.

Week 32 – Compressed Air & Pressure Hazards

Safe system use.

Week 33 – Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention (Seasonal)

Weather-related risks.

Week 34 – Dock & Trailer Safety

Loading and unloading hazards.

Week 35 – Material Handling Equipment

Hoists, cranes, and lifting devices.

Week 36 – Emergency Response & Reporting

Procedures and near misses.

Week 37 – Forklift Blind Spots & Struck-By Prevention

Visibility and traffic control.

Week 38 – Fire Extinguisher Use

Types and PASS method.

Week 39 – PPE Seasonal Adjustments

Changing hazards through the year.

Week 40 – Driving in Poor Weather & Low Light

Winter defensive driving.

Week 41 – Line-of-Fire Hazards

Positioning around moving equipment.

Week 42 – Distraction Awareness

Phones, fatigue, and focus.

Week 43 – Proper Lifting Techniques

Back injury prevention.

Week 44 – Emergency Preparedness Drills

Evacuation and accountability.

Week 45 – Temporary Power & Space Heater Safety

Seasonal electrical hazards.

Week 46 – Cold Weather Workplace Safety

Cold exposure and slips.

Week 47 – Holiday Safety & Production Pressure

Managing increased risks.

Week 48 – Year-End Safety Review

Lessons learned.

Week 49 – Near Miss Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Using close calls to prevent injuries.

Week 50 – Contractor & Visitor Safety

Managing non-employee risks.

Week 51 – Confined Space Awareness (if applicable)

Permit spaces and hazards.

Week 52 – New Year Safety Goals & Reset

Reinforcing expectations for the year ahead.