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What is a toolbox?

Toolbox management is an essential aspect of any construction project to ensure effective communication, safety compliance, and information dissemination among project members.

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Written by Gilad Goldman
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  • "Project overview" is now called "Home"

  • "Subcontractors" is now called "Companies"

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Managing Toolboxes in BuildPass

Step 1: Log in to Your BuildPass Account

Access your BuildPass account to begin managing Toolboxes.

Step 2: Accessing Toolboxes

Within Home, locate the "Toolboxes" section. Click on it to access a list of all previous Toolboxes.

Step 3: Creating a New Toolbox

Click on the option to create a new Toolbox. You will be prompted to fill in various details for the upcoming session.

Step 4: Filling Toolbox Details

In the Toolbox creation form, enter the following details:

  • Toolbox Time – Set the time for the Toolbox, e.g., 1 p.m.

  • Toolbox Type – Choose between Regular, Incident, or other. For this example, select "Regular."

  • Toolbox Topic – Enter the topic of the Toolbox, e.g., "Safety on Site."

  • Adding Files – Attach any related files, such as safety documents.

Step 5: Distributing the Toolbox

After filling in the Toolbox details, click on "Distribute." You will have options to distribute to:

  • Signed on Today – Workers who have signed in today.

  • Inducted with the Project – Workers who have been inducted into the project.

  • All Workers – All active workers on-site.

Step 6: Selecting Distribution

For this example, select "Signed on Today" and click "Submit."

Step 7: Sending Notifications

After submitting, selected workers will receive a notification about the upcoming Toolbox at 1 p.m.

Step 8: Running the Toolbox Meeting

At the scheduled time, access the Toolbox again and click on "Run." This is where you'll conduct the meeting.

Step 9: Taking Notes and Managing Attendance

During the Toolbox, you can take notes on discussions, including safety topics covered, and attach any additional files if needed.

Step 10: Marking Attendance

Mark attendance for invited Companies and workers who participated in the Toolbox. Click "Yes" for each attendee and save the attendance record.

Step 11: Adding Uninvited Attendees

If an uninvited Company or worker attends the Toolbox, manually add them at the end of the session. Click "Save Toolbox" to generate a QR code for attendance.

Step 12: Distributing the QR Code

The QR code can be shared with workers, allowing them to scan and automatically add themselves as attendees. Options include:

  • Copying the link and sending it via message.

  • Downloading and printing the QR code for distribution.

Step 13: Viewing the Toolbox Overview

After the Toolbox, access an overview that includes:

  • Date and time of the Toolbox.

  • Creation date.

  • Agenda and notes.

  • List of attendees.

  • Scanned QR code activity.

  • Any attachments.

Step 14: Adding Attachments Post-Toolbox

If additional attachments, such as handwritten notes, need to be added after the Toolbox, this can be done through the Toolbox overview.


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