Safety Talk Library
Rigging and Lifting · 2–5 min toolbox talk
Tag Line Use and Control Safety
A safety talk addressing safe use of tag lines to control suspended loads.
Use this printed script for your tailgate or toolbox talk. Read through the hazards, script, and questions with your crew.
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“Tag Line Use and Control Safety”
Key Hazards
- Entanglement in tag lines
- Standing too close to suspended loads
- Improper tag line attachment
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Tag line safety matters because tag lines help control loads but can introduce hazards.
Tag lines must be long enough to keep workers at a safe distance.
Workers should never wrap tag lines around hands or bodies.
Tag lines should be attached in a way that allows quick release.
Safety Reminders
- Use tag lines to control loads safely.
- Never wrap tag lines around hands.
- Maintain safe distance from loads.
- Release tag lines before load is set.
Ask the Crew
- Is the tag line long enough?
- Are workers positioned safely?