Category: Toolbox Talks

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms that can cause disease when transferred from an infected person to another person through blood or other potentially infected body fluids. The organisms can cause serious illness and death. The most common diseases spread in…

Choose tools that are more ergonomically correct. Make sure that vibration from power tools is kept to a minimum. Choose tools that are as light as possible to reduce the force needed to use them. Choose well-balanced tools so you…

Landscaping Work Safety Architectural landscaping involves more than just planting and soil. It can include carpentry, stone, concrete work, and materials such as mulch and rock. Be familiar with the job site where you will be working. A landscaping plan…

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…