This toolbox topic focuses on how taking shortcuts in the workplace can lead to mistakes, injuries, and costly incidents. It explains how skipping safety procedures, using the wrong tools, or rushing through tasks may seem like time-savers but actually increase risk for everyone on the jobsite. The topic highlights how shortcuts create unsafe conditions, provides examples of common shortcut behaviors, and reinforces the importance of following procedures every time. The goal is to encourage workers to slow down, use the correct methods, and prioritize safety over speed to prevent accidents.
