Category: Toolbox Talks

All workers engaged in construction activities need to wear no less than a short-sleeved shirt, long pants, and shoes. This clothing will protect you from hazards that are present at construction sites. If workers do not wear a shirt or…

Highway and street construction workers are at risk of both fatal and nonfatal injuries when working near passing motorists, construction vehicles, and equipment. Before conducting roadwork jobs, review the required tasks, location, and time of day to determine the necessary…

Insect stings and poisonous plants are an issue that many people must pay attention to every day both on and off the job. Some of these sources can also cause an allergic reaction. A few of these allergens may be…

Electrical hazards are doubly hazardous in that there is not only the chance of electrocution but also the probability that any electric shock will cause a loss of consciousness that may result in a fall. Today we will discuss methods…

When wildfires create smoky conditions, there are things you can do, indoors and out, to reduce your exposure to smoke. Reducing exposure is essential for everyone’s health — especially children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease. Reduce…

Pollution Prevention requires coordination and onsite management. The goal is both sustainability and safety. There are several parallels between safety supervision and construction activity pollution prevention that can make a job site and the surrounding community safer. The following are…

Inspection Parts must be free of defects, cracks, dents, bends, breaks, splits, sharp edges, corrosion, rust, exposed fiberglass, rot, decay, or excessive wear. Rungs and steps must be free of mud, grease, oil, wet paint, snow, or other slippery substances.…

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…