Category: Toolbox Talks

Some of the most dangerous situations arise from common mistakes that can be easily avoided. Common Mistakes Lack of housekeeping: It may seem simple, but a messy or dirty work area makes for an unsafe work environment. Pallet banding lying…

Night work is difficult, especially with the visibility of pedestrians. Construction workers typically wear high visibility garments. Pedestrians rarely wear high-visibility garments, which can create increased risk at the job site during the night. Keeping the Public Safe Use physical…

Every worksite has hazards that come with the work being done. The leg is often the part of the body that takes most of the workload and therefore is susceptible to injury. In the leg there are some of the…

Combatting the Cold: Construction must carry on year-round, through low temperatures, high winds, dampness, and cold water, which can cause workers cold-related stress and rapid loss of heat. Temporary heating devices are important for allowing workers to work effectively and…

Every year there are 735,000 Americans who suffer heart attacks according to the CDC. 525,000 (71%) of them are first-time heart attack victims. 795,000 people experience a stroke in the US per year. Strokes are the leading cause of serious…

Heavy Equipment Hazards in the construction field account for nearly 75% of all “struck-by” accidents. Other accidents involving heavy equipment include vehicles operating unexpectedly, equipment tipping over and crushing workers, workers falling off the equipment, and more. Signs, Signals, and…

Hazards Some of the dangers of too much noise in the workplace include the following: Irritability and stress from the strain of talking or trying to hear over loud sounds Inability to hear important work or safety instructions Headaches, ulcers,…

Ladders are probably the most used and misused piece of access and egress equipment. Keep attention to details when working with ladders. Ensure that you choose a ladder that is tall enough for you to safely access your work area…

In almost everything we do, we find a way to make the process easier and faster. These processes we develop become work habits used in our everyday activities. Some say it takes 21 days of continual monitoring and reminding yourself…

Protecting Temporary Workers Workers employed through staffing agencies are generally called temporary or supplied workers. “Temporary workers” are workers supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, even if the job is not actually temporary. Whether temporary…