Category: Toolbox Talks

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…

The roads are a dangerous place on even the nicest day, but in the winter, the dangers of driving can increase dramatically. According to the Department of Transportation, winter weather conditions are responsible for over 192,000 injuries and 2,200 deaths…

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,…