Category: Toolbox Talks

Safety harnesses are a crucial part of equipment. Harnesses keep workers safe from fall-related injuries, which are the number one cause of jobsite accidents. Keeping your equipment inspected and in working order is the single most important factor for safety.…

Pushing and pulling are everyday work activities in many work environments. You may be required to push and pull large or small items, levers, cables, boxes, carts, and more. Using material handling devices like carts, dollies, or hand trucks rather…

Anyone who operates, cleans, services, adjusts, and repairs machinery or equipment should be aware of the hazards associated with that machinery. Authorized employees are qualified and trained to clean, repair service, adjust, or unjam energized equipment. Affected employees are those employees who work…

In the blink of an eye, an incident can injure or even blind a worker who is not wearing proper protective eyewear. The type of eye protection—safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets—must meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)…

Concrete isn’t just a mixture of cement and water. It contains some dangerous components. Alkaline compounds such as lime can be corrosive to the skin. Chromium causes allergic reactions. Silica, the lung-damaging substance that is so dangerous a tighter standard…

Painters apply coatings and paint to the interior and exterior building surfaces with various job sites, chemical use, and physical and ergonomic demands. A lot of painting work is done from heights. Inspect ladders daily, set them correctly. Make sure…

Health is Everything We all know that taking care of our health is important, but not many people actively pursue a healthy lifestyle day in and day out. Our bodies are essentially machines and when they are not taken care…

General Information Fire extinguishers are excellent for putting out fires and reducing damage if they are used properly by trained users. Classes of Fires Class A fires involve combustible solids such as wood or paper as fuel Class B fires…

Poisonous plants are extremely common in the United States. They are one of the most common triggers of rashes every year for people who spend time outside. It is important to know what poisonous plants look like and how to…

Wildfires are occurring more frequently in the United States, and they present a health hazard for outdoor workers (agricultural workers, utility workers, construction workers, etc.) While these workers are not often exposed to the physical hazards of the burning wildfire…