Category: Toolbox Talks

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…

Heat Stress Dehydration occurs when the loss of body fluids exceeds the amount that is taken in. With dehydration, more water is moving out of our cells and bodies than what we take in through drinking. Along with the water,…

▪ People handling tools should wash their hands or use a proper hand sanitizer before and after use to help prevent contamination. ▪ People handling tools should be properly trained and protected using necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ▪ Clean…

  Proper Face Mask Usage – At and Away From Work COVID-19 can be spread by someone even when they are asymptomatic. By covering your mouth and nose with a mask, you are protecting others. Remember: If you get the…

  Working Under Phase 1 Guidelines Remember, people are navigating through many personal challenges during this pandemic. This is the time when it is easy to have accidents because we are distracted. The health guidelines in place must be followed…