Category: Toolbox Talks

Fall Protection  All employees working on roofs should be tied off unless additional safety features, such as a guardrail, have been implemented. Material Delivery: Placement – Where will the materials be delivered? How long will they remain in that location?…

Every year hundreds of people risk serious injury falling from vehicles. Here we outline the basic steps to prevent falls while loading and unloading vehicles. Causes of Falls Slipping and falling from loads and access steps and ladders Broken ropes…

Do you have nude pictures in your workplace? Tell dirty jokes? Make suggestive remarks to other employees? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be guilty of sexual harassment. Since the development of guidelines by the…

Keeping equipment and facilities clean helps with maintenance, performance, and aesthetics. Despite the benefits, pressure washers can cause serious injury if not operated correctly. Before using a pressure washer, learn how to properly operate it. Before Operating Read the manufacturer’s…

Construction, landscaping, farming, and all outdoor work involves physical labor, and over time, can take a toll on the body. Due to the labor-intensive nature of working outside, ergonomics can be of great value in reducing the risk of injuries.…

Washington State has extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. The temperature can change 20 degrees from one day to the next. Excessive heat can contribute to accidents in many ways. It becomes more difficult to concentrate on the job, and…

There are many types of mobile equipment; their use depends on the job. Some examples include: Forklifts, towing equipment, cranes, aerial lifts, and scissor lifts. Automated storage & retrieval systems, order pickers. Machines & hauling equipment (loaders, haul trucks, utility…

Every person on the job site should understand the hazards that can occur when air is compressed in the hose of a concrete pumping truck. Following proper safety guidelines enables a safe, successful, and profitable concrete pour. Hose whipping accidents…

Data shows that most injuries involving delivery drivers in Washington fall into four categories. L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has these tips for making it safer to do your job. Getting in and out of vehicles Park your…

The three elements needed to have and maintain a fire are heat, oxygen, and fuel. Fires are classified as A, B, C and D: CLASS A: Ordinary combustible material such as wood, paper, and trash. CLASS B: Flammable liquids (and…