Category: Toolbox Talks

Stories about workers who suffer life-altering injuries while using a portable ladder always grab our attention. However, there are many other ladder users who will also suffer injuries that, while relatively less severe, can still result in a lot of…

Backing accidents account for more than 150,000 incidents annually and over $2 billion a year in cost to companies and individuals. In fact, 25% of all reported accidents are due to improper backing. We do 99% of our driving in…

Weather can create many hazards and slow down production for construction sites and other work sites that are outdoors. This is especially true when rain creates excessively muddy conditions. There are many different hazards to consider if work is going to take…

Worker safety is important in any construction job. Working on roofs is no exception. Falls account for more serious injuries and deaths in construction than anything else. Accidents can occur with those building roofs and people maintaining, cleaning, demolishing, and…

Electric pallet jacks make quick work of moving loads around the workplace. Pallet jacks protect your back from strains and injuries by moving heavy, awkward loads and objects that would be unsafe to lift manually. However, as with any powered…

OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited violations included lack of Machine Guarding. Over 34,000 people sustain lost time injury in the workplace annually due to machine accidents. Some guards can prevent tools and objects from falling into moving…

Rebar/ Impalement Protection Steel reinforcing bars—rebar—are a common safety hazard on construction sites. These steel bars can cut, scratch, pierce, and impale workers, which can result in serious internal injuries or even death. To eliminate the hazard of impalement, rebar…

It seems logical that a roll of electrical tape could be used to safely repair a frayed or damaged flexible electrical cord, or to splice two pieces of a flexible electrical cord back together; I mean it’s called electrical tape,…

Truckers, delivery drivers, farmers, firefighters, and workers that drive or ride in large commercial trucks and vans, farm equipment, and fire apparatus get injured when they enter and exit vehicles unsafely. Due to inattention, speed, and rushing in an emergency,…

Refueling is a common task performed at many job sites. It’s often performed without much thought to the possible dangers it poses. Gasoline fuel is a volatile, flammable liquid that is colorless and has a distinctive odor that provides a…