Category: Toolbox Talks

  Stress Management Many of us are faced with stress daily, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect our performance and relationships. At work,…

  Ergonomics and Working From Home Do you find yourself at the computer for hours without moving from your workstation? Your health and safety are important so let’s review your work-space at home. This article discusses how to build a…

  COVID-19 Employer Update on Respirators March 20, 2020   There is still much to learn about the transmissibility, severity and other features associated with COVID-19.  And, throughout the process, we all have a responsibility as individuals and employers to…

  Are We Prepared for an Emergency? Emergencies in the workplace cannot be eliminated, but if you have an emergency action plan in place and have trained workers to respond quickly and appropriately you can manage, and in some cases,…

We assume everyone knows how to wash their hands, but many workers don’t realize how important hand washing can be in the prevention of disease. The best defense against the spread of illness or skin ailments is to prevent them…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) For most people in the United States, including most types of workers, the risk of infection with Coronavirus is currently low. How does Coronavirus Spread? Infected people can spread Coronavirus through their respiratory secretions, especially when they cough…

  Ensuring a safe work environment is a duty that all workers and management share   The safety of those working around you is in your hands. Unsafe choices that you make can injure both you and your coworkers. Everyone…

  Local Trenching and Excavation Fatality January 13, 2020   One person working at a wind project construction site is dead and another was critically injured after a trench collapsed on the two workers. The incident happened in a remote…

  Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for a 1/3rd of all fatalities in the industry. Incidents involving falls are generally complex events, frequently involving a variety of factors. The standards for fall protection deal…

  While working, it is often necessary to bend, squat, crawl, or kneel for extended periods. Any of these activities may cause injury to your knees. Knee Injuries Can be Placed into Two Categories Impact injuries Strain & sprain injuries.…