Category: Toolbox Talks

Driving down the road is no longer a lonely, quiet experience. With cell phones and interactive video screens added to the traditional radio, the interior of your vehicle no longer offers a quiet place to focus on driving. These days with…

More than 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for dog bites each year. Seventy-eight percent of animal-caused injuries are puncture wounds. These can be potentially life-threatening injuries. Infections, blood loss, permanent nerve damage, rabies, and other secondary complications can come from this type…

Chemical containers should always be clearly labeled with the product name and hazard information. Never put chemicals into water bottles, cups, or other unlabeled containers. The manufacturer’s original container with product label is best – if it’s in good condition…

Keeping equipment and facilities clean helps with maintenance, performance, and aesthetics. Despite the benefits, pressure washers can cause serious injury if not operated correctly. Before using a pressure washing, learn how to properly operate one. Before Operating Read the manufacturer’s…

Primary fall hazards in construction include unprotected roof edges, improper scaffold construction, and unsafe portable ladders, which account for 34% of deaths and 100 annually due to preventable falls. Employers must plan projects for safety when working from heights. This…

Construction workers are at risk of electrocution, with both electricians and non-electricians facing severe issues. Electrocutions are the fourth leading cause of death in the US, with electrical workers having the most electrocutions per year. Misuse of construction electrical equipment…

Workers suffer 125,000 caught-in-between or crushed injuries annually due to pinch points or injuries resulting from being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between objects or parts of an object. How to Prevent Machinery & Service-Related Incidents Service equipment by…

Safety harnesses protect workers from fall-related injuries, the number one cause of job site accidents. The most critical factor for safety is keeping your equipment inspected and in working order. Here are some tips that will help. Inspecting Your Harness…

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…

Today, it is estimated that about 60% of people who routinely use computers and digital devices experience symptoms of eye strain, or “computer vision syndrome.” The length of time you spend focusing your eyes on one thing, i.e.: computers, fine…