Assumptions Toolbox Topic

This toolbox topic focuses on how making assumptions in the workplace can lead to serious mistakes and injuries. When workers assume that equipment is safe, that hazards have been addressed, or that someone else completed a task, they put themselves and their team at risk. The topic explains how assumptions create gaps in communication and safety procedures, highlights real-world examples, and emphasizes the importance of verifying instead of assuming. The goal is to build a mindset of double-checking, asking questions, and confirming that hazards are controlled before proceeding.