About this Cell Phone Toolbox Talk
This cell phone toolbox talk provides practical guidance to eliminate or minimize risks associated with cell phones and radios within the workplace. The use of cell phones and radios can easily present an unacceptable risk of injury or incident in the workplace, particularly while operating or working near mobile plant or driving. These communication devices can cause unnecessary distractions which can affect a person’s awareness of surroundings and reaction times.
General Cell Phone Safety and Use
If approval has been granted for the use of a cell phone while at work, the following safety conditions can be applied to enable safe working conditions.
- The use of cell phones within the workplace to be limited to work-related calls, or emergencies only.
- All vehicle and mobile plant operators must stop the operation of the vehicle or mobile plant to receive or make a phone call.
- Any worker controlling or near operating mobile plant or machinery must cease work to make or receive a phone call.
- Any calls of a personal nature are to be only made at rest or during lunch breaks.
- If operating a vehicle (not fitted with a hands-free device), the driver must stop the vehicle, park in a safe place with the parking brake on and only move when the call is completed. If the vehicle is fitted with a hands-free device, they may use the phone if it is safe to do so.
Note: Texting messages should be regarded as a phone call and the same conditions apply.
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