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A safety icebreaker is designed to lighten the mood and help participants feel more comfortable and at ease.

Short, simple, and practical - that is the best way to describe Toolbox Talks. These are regular, informal meetings that are usually held before the start of a shift, before beginning a new task, or at the start of a working day.

For a long time in the history of psychology, the dominant approach focused on deficits, disorders, and the treatment of pathologies. Much less attention was paid to what promotes well-being and enables people to thrive. A breakthrough occurred at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, when Martin Seligman drew attention to this one-sidedness and pioneered the field of positive psychology.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is fast approaching, celebrated on 28 April. In 2026, the theme chosen by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is ‘Good psychosocial working environments: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organizations. This focuses our attention on the importance of employee well-being and the effective functioning of teams for safety at work.

Let’s be honest – most health and safety training sessions don’t exactly make hearts race. PowerPoint slides and long lectures can leave even the most diligent employee struggling to stay awake. But what if your next session could actually excite people?