Category: Toolbox Talks

Every year from May 1 through September 30, employers in Washington State are required to take steps to protect employees working outdoors from heat illness. Physically demanding work, heavy clothing, and dehydration can put even the healthiest workers at higher…

Two types of construction work, which usually require a great deal of public protection, are new residential developments and highway work. Both should require modifying the existing traffic patterns and, more importantly, the existing driving habits of the public. Today…

Always wear your seatbelt when in a vehicle or heavy equipment. Seatbelts are critical to preventing serious injuries and death while driving or operating. Motor vehicle crashes are still the number one cause of fatalities on the job in the…

What are Bloodborne Pathogens? 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 microorganisms can cause serious illness and death. The most…

The roads can be an extremely dangerous place. While many accidents are caused by distracted driving and driving under the influence, mechanical issues also lead to accidents. Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance are effective ways to prevent mechanical issue-related crashes.…

Personal Protective Equipment in the form of high-visibility safety apparel is essential for all employees working near roadways, warehouses, moving vehicles, trucks, and other machinery. High-visibility apparel is a warning indicator to alert vehicle and machine operators of workers’ presence…

Horseplay leads to many injuries and property loss incidents in the United States every year. A quick internet search will show you hundreds of these types of incidents. Enjoy the work that you do, but your work should always be…

Hand injuries are among the main reasons workers end up in the emergency room. According to OSHA, one million workers are treated in the ER for hand injuries annually. According to the National Safety Council hand injuries are the second…

Introduction: Many worksites have a variety of sounds from the operation of equipment and machines. Workers should be able to distinguish between “normal” sounds of noise and sounds of danger. According to OSHA, there are over two million workers injured each…

Refueling Equipment Refueling equipment is a necessary part of each construction project. As such, it is important that this operation be conducted in as safe a manner as possible. Remember that gasoline and fuel oils are manufactured to cause an…