Category: Toolbox Talks

Workplace violence is: Any threat, disruptive behaviors, intimidation, physical aggression, or act of violence in the workplace including homicide. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors. Acts…

Carbon monoxide (CO) poses a serious threat to individuals both at home and on the job. According to the CDC, each year more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, more than 20,000 people visit the emergency room, and…

Early next Sunday morning most of those in the United States will turn their clocks back one hour for the end of Daylight Savings Time. Most of us think: “Fantastic! I get another hour of sleep”, and yes, you will. However,…

There are many ways struck-by accidents can occur, but the most common involve: Vehicles, cranes, falling or flying objects, and construction of concrete and masonry walls. Vehicles and Cranes Follow these safety precautions to avoid being struck by vehicles or…

Common Hazards Eye damage (is caused by): Impact and penetration Heat Chemicals Dust Light and/or radiation. Protect your eyes with safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and eyewash stations. Foot damage (is caused by): Impact Compression Slipping Chemicals Protect your feet…

Electricity creates a significant hazard in the workplace. Most injuries and fatalities result from: Electric shock Electrocution Burns Arc blasts Fires Explosions. Flammable vapors or gases and combustible dust or fibers may be present in some locations on a construction…

There are many different ways caught-in and caught-between accidents can occur, but the most common involve: • Trenching • Unguarded machinery • Equipment. Trenching: One of the biggest hazards is being caught in a trench cave-in, which could crush or…

Virtually all attics and crawlspaces are confined spaces. Workers who enter them must follow some of the requirements in WAC 296-809. Fewer requirements apply to attics and crawlspaces than to tanks, manholes, silos, because attics and crawlspaces rarely have significant…

Failing to address workplace chemicals in their business safety plan was the third most cited infraction in 2021 by L&I’s DOSH. Their citations don’t involve window cleaners, dish soaps, or other common cleaners. The concerning chemicals in the workplace are…

Lighting plays an essential role in proactive defense against accidents and injuries in the workplace. When lighting conditions are optimal, it can increase productivity while improving the quality of work. Optimal lighting provides workers with an environment where they can…