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How to Complete a Toolbox Talk in Raken

In this article, learn how to complete, sign, and share a Toolbox Talk in Raken from the mobile app and web app.

Written by Carolina Manos
Updated today

Completing a Toolbox Talk in Raken takes just a few minutes — select a topic, record who attended, collect digital signatures, and you're done. The completed record is immediately available for reports and compliance documentation, so nothing gets lost between the field and the office.


Quick Answer

To complete a Toolbox Talk in Raken:

  1. Navigate to your project's Safety & QC > Toolbox talks.

  2. Tap or click the + button and select Start talk.

  3. Select a topic, record attendance and signatures, and save.


How to Complete a Toolbox Talk on Mobile

Step 1: Navigate to Toolbox Talks

Open the Raken mobile app and tap Project Tools. Select your project. Tap Safety & QC, then tap Toolbox talks.

Step 2: Start the Talk

Tap the orange + button in the bottom right corner. Tap Start talk to begin the talk immediately.

Step 3: Select a Topic

Browse or search the Toolbox Talks topic library. Tap a topic name to select it and open the talk.

Step 4: Record Attendance

Select the employees who attended the talk from the list. Tap each name to add them as an attendee.

Step 5: Collect Signatures

Each attendee can sign directly on the device. Tap the signature field next to their name and have them draw their signature with their finger. The supervisor's signature is also captured on the same screen.

Step 6: Save

Tap Save in the top right corner. The completed talk moves to the Completed tab and syncs to the web app immediately.


How to Complete a Toolbox Talk on the Web

Step 1: Navigate to Toolbox Talks

Log into the Raken web app. Click Projects in the left side navigation and select your project. In the project left side menu, click Safety & QC, then click Toolbox talks.

Step 2: Start the Talk

Click the orange + Toolbox talk button and select Start talk.

Step 3: Select a Topic

Browse or search for a topic. Click the topic name to open it.

Step 4: Record Attendance and Save

Select the employees who attended from the list. Click Save to record the completed talk. Signatures are typically captured on the mobile device in the field — attendance can be recorded from the web app after the fact if needed.


How to Share a Completed Talk

Once a Toolbox Talk is completed and saved, you can share or export it directly from Raken without downloading and re-uploading anywhere.

On mobile, tap the Completed tab, tap the talk you want to share, then tap the ellipsis (…) menu. Select Share to email the completed PDF to any recipient, or select Export to save the PDF to your device.

On the web, navigate to the Completed tab, open the talk, and use the download or share options to distribute the PDF.


Troubleshooting & FAQ

Can multiple workers sign on their own devices?

Yes. Workers with project access can sign from their own mobile device. Supervisors can also pass the device around for each worker to sign, or collect all signatures on the supervisor's device in a single session.

What if I forget to add an attendee?

You can edit a completed Toolbox Talk from the web app to add attendees after the fact. Open the completed talk and make your changes before the record is finalized for reporting.

Where do I find the completed talk record?

Completed talks are stored under the Completed tab in your project's Safety & QC > Toolbox talks section. They're also available in the Toolbox talks report from the project Reports dropdown.

Can I complete a Toolbox Talk offline?

Yes. Toolbox Talks can be completed on mobile while offline. Attendance, signatures, and the completed record sync to the web app automatically when connectivity is restored.


Technical Specifications

  • Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+, and all major web browsers

  • Offline Capability: Yes — mobile completion works offline; syncs on reconnect

  • Data Format: PDF report generated on completion; attendance and compliance data exportable via Reports

  • Plan Required: All plans

  • Role Required: All project users


Considerations

  • No plan restrictions apply — Toolbox Talk completion is available on all Raken plans.

  • Digital signatures are captured per attendee and are included in the completed PDF record.

  • Completed talks feed automatically into the Toolbox talks attendance and compliance reports — no additional steps required.


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