Category: Toolbox Talks

Safety is often nothing more than common sense! It is generally accepted that at least 85% of all accidents are preventable. Taking personal responsibility for your work habits and work area and recognizing that an accident is most likely preventable…

An arc flash is a high-voltage electric short circuit that leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another (or to the ground). The electrical explosion caused by the event can reach temperatures as high…

Every construction jobsite needs regular housekeeping performed. Poor housekeeping contributes to slips, trips, and falls. Everyone on the jobsite is responsible for keeping work areas clean and safe and should work together to prevent accidents. Good housekeeping also gives customers…

Washington state has sadly had its share of active shooter incidents in recent years. These receive lots of media attention and are just one potential type of workplace violence that can occur. Violence often occurs without warning, but there are…

It may be one of the more innocuous problems of the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s a nuisance nonetheless: fogged-up eyewear. It happens when warm breath escapes from the top of your mask and lands on the cooler surface of your…

As summer approaches it brings along the warm temperatures. Typically, in Western Washington we stay relatively cool, being near the Sound and ocean keeps temperature moderate. In Eastern Washington, the temperature can get pretty warm and stay that way for…

Keeping the workplace clean is always important, but especially now with COVID-19. Frequent handwashing along with regular cleaning and disinfecting of the workplace can go a long way in slowing the spread of disease. Remove clutter from the workplace. Get…

What is hand hygiene? Hand hygiene is cleaning your hands. Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. How do you do it? Hands can…

Employees work from home for a number of reasons.  For example, perhaps your office space is under renovation, or you are sick with the flu, or trying to self-isolate as Corona Virus cases pop up around WA State. Whatever the…

COVID-19 and Respirator Usage Personal protective equipment is helpful to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Respirators require care in use and management under a program covered by the Respirator Rule, Chapter 296-842 WAC. Respirators are not normally recommended for social distancing…