Category: Toolbox Talk

  It is not enough just to slap on a respirator and go.  You need to know the reasons for the use of respirators, how they protect you, their limitations, how to use them, how to keep them in good…

  With six million people using insulin in the United States, the incidence of too much or too little insulin is a common, life-threatening occurrence. You are at the jobsite working on a 12 foot high scaffold.  Your co-worker suddenly…

  Musculoskeletal Disorders account for the largest number of all workplace injuries (primarily in construction).  These injuries can result from years of accumulated stress on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.   A few minutes of early morning stretching, can make…

  Working with and Around Large Equipment and Vehicles Over the past few years, many fatalities have occurred when workers were caught in “The Bite” and crushed to death on the job-site. The Bite is when a worker is caught…

  Tired of another toolbox topic?  This one can save your life so listen up and do your homework if you do not know the answers about today’s topic.   Let me tell you a story— A roofing company hired…

Ensuring a safe work environment is a duty a that all workers and management share. The safety of those working around you is in your hands.  Unsafe choices can injure both you and your coworkers.  Everyone shares the defense against…

  Electricity is a very useful tool, but it can also be very dangerous. Caution and respect must always be applied when working with any hazardous form of energy.   Portable power tools: On construction sites, portable power tools with…

A look Back at 2018: 13 Fatal Lessons to Learn From   The fatalities listed below are only 13 of the 67 deaths that occurred as a result of industrial injuries in Washington State in 2018. There is a common…

A look Back at 2017: 14 Fatal Lessons to Learn From We started a new year, and it looks to be a continued year of a sustained growth in the economy and employment. Reflecting back can help us to refocus…

A Look Back at 2016: 14 Fatal Lessons to Learn From   In 2016, there were 14 fatalities that occurred on construction worksites in Washington State. Don’t take for granted or be complacent on your jobsite. Be aware of your…