Category: Toolbox Talks

Working under cold conditions can lead to injuries or health effects, collectively known as cold stress. Construction workers may experience cold stress when working: Outdoors on a cold day. In a refrigerated room. In an unheated building. In cold water,…

One of the main causes of workplace injuries is poor housekeeping practices. Workplace housekeeping includes activities that create or maintain a clean, tidy, orderly, safe workplace. When we keep the workplace and worksites free of clutter and clean, we can…

Proper storage of materials on pallets is crucial to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage in the workplace. Here are several safety tips for safely storing materials on pallets: Inspect Pallets: Before loading a pallet, inspect it for damage such…

Many tools we use that are powered by compressed air can be hazardous if we don’t utilize them properly. But most of us never give a second thought to the potential hazards associated with the hose that supplies the compressed…

The roads are a dangerous place on even the nicest day, but in the winter, the dangers of driving can increase dramatically. According to the Department of Transportation, winter weather conditions are responsible for over 192,000 injuries and 2,200 deaths…

Early next Sunday morning most of those in the United States will turn their clocks back one hour for the end of Daylight Savings Time. Most of us think: “Fantastic! I get another hour of sleep”; and yes, you will. However, there…

Hypothermia occurs when your body loses its ability to maintain body heat and your core temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothermia can lead to illness, altered decision-making ability, and even death. Moisture from fog, rain, sleet, snow, and perspiration…

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

Eye injuries are among the most common injuries and one of the most easily preventable. Signs showing that eye safety is required should be posted in all areas that need industrial quality eye protection; anyone working in these areas should…

Hand injuries are among the top reasons workers end up in the emergency room. According to OSHA, one million workers are treated in the ER for hand injuries annually. Hand injuries are the 2nd most common type of workplace injury…