Category: Toolbox Talks

Worker safety is important in any construction job. Working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. Accidents can occur with those building roofs and people maintaining, cleaning, demolishing, and…

Electric pallet jacks make quick work of moving loads around the workplace. Pallet jacks protect your back from strains and injuries by moving heavy, awkward loads and objects that would be unsafe to lift manually. However, as with any powered…

OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited violations included lack of Machine Guarding. Over 34,000 people sustain lost time injury in the workplace annually due to machine accidents. Some guards can prevent tools and objects from falling into moving…

Rebar/ Impalement Protection Steel reinforcing bars—rebar—are a common safety hazard on construction sites. These steel bars can cut, scratch, pierce, and impale workers, which can result in serious internal injuries or even death. To eliminate the hazard of impalement, rebar…

It seems logical that a roll of electrical tape could be used to safely repair a frayed or damaged flexible electrical cord, or to splice two pieces of a flexible electrical cord back together; I mean it’s called electrical tape,…

Truckers, delivery drivers, farmers, firefighters, and workers that drive or ride in large commercial trucks and vans, farm equipment, and fire apparatus get injured when they enter and exit vehicles unsafely. Due to inattention, speed, and rushing in an emergency,…

Refueling is a common task performed at many job sites. It’s often performed without much thought to the possible dangers it poses. Gasoline fuel is a volatile, flammable liquid that is colorless and has a distinctive odor that provides a…

Everyone faces crisis or tragedy at least once, or maybe several times in their lives.  As such, there is an increase in despair.  As the months tick by, it is easier and easier to fall into a rut of emotional…

General: Before use, inspect for physical defects. Ladders are not to be painted except for numbering purposes. Do not use ladders for skids, braces, workbenches, or any purpose other than climbing. When ascending or descending a ladder, do not carry…

An arc flash is a high-voltage electric short circuit that leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another (or to the ground). The electrical explosion caused by the event can reach temperatures as high…