Category: Toolbox Talks

There are many types of mobile equipment; their use depends on the job. Some examples include: Forklifts, towing equipment, cranes, aerial lifts, and scissor lifts. Automated storage & retrieval systems, order pickers. Machines & hauling equipment (loaders, haul trucks, utility…

Every person on the job site should understand the hazards that can occur when air is compressed in the hose of a concrete pumping truck. Following proper safety guidelines enables a safe, successful, and profitable concrete pour. Hose whipping accidents…

Data shows that most injuries involving delivery drivers in Washington fall into four categories. L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has these tips for making it safer to do your job. Getting in and out of vehicles Park your…

The three elements needed to have and maintain a fire are heat, oxygen, and fuel. Fires are classified as A, B, C and D: CLASS A: Ordinary combustible material such as wood, paper, and trash. CLASS B: Flammable liquids (and…

Falling objects can be tools, equipment, debris, or construction materials. Objects falling from above and striking people below cause some of the most serious industrial injuries and account for many fatalities every year. Let’s look at the problem of how…

With angle grinders, incidents can happen in the blink of an eye. It is important to be aware of the tool you are using, and the risks associated with them. Examples: A worker was using a hand-held grinder fitted with…

Millions of people are living with or will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Research shows that 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Some environmental risk factors that…

March is National Ladder Safety Month Ladder Safety at Work Do you know how much ladder accidents are costing you? $17.1 billion spent on workplace falls from working at heights. Falls are in the top 3 most common disabling workplace…

Occupational health and safety regulations require workers to use a fall protection system: Where they could fall at 4 feet or more on a walking-working surface Where they could fall 10 feet or more to the ground or lower level…

It is critical to understand where electricity is located on a job site to avoid exposure to electrocution. In the Ground Before any digging, even with a shovel, utility locates are required. Some electrical lines are barely beneath the surface.…