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Toolbox Talk 032 Energy and Water Efficiency

by Melvin keyani, from the Community

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This toolbox talk template helps construction teams promote energy and water efficiency on site. It highlights company policy to minimize waste and encourages actions that cut emissions and costs, such as switching off unused equipment and lights, avoiding unnecessary engine idling, using local resources to reduce travel, and keeping doors and windows closed when heating or cooling is on. It also reminds workers to operate plant efficiently and ensure tools and batteries are regularly PAT tested. By recognizing and eliminating unnecessary use of fuel, electricity, and water, teams can improve sustainability and safety performance.

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