Category: Toolbox Talks

  Back Injuries and Prevention Back injuries are some of the most prevalent and hardest-to-prevent injuries on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account…

  Job Hazard Analyses   Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) are an important safety tool to help prevent injuries. If you are not utilizing this tool, you may want to think to incorporate it into your safety plan. A JHA gives…

  The Importance of Reporting All Injuries   There are many reasons why you should report any type of injury to your supervisor. The most important reason is to make sure the root cause or hazard is made safe for…

  You are responsible for fire prevention at work for your safety and that of your co-workers. Be aware of and on the lookout for potential fire hazards.   Report hazardous situations to the supervisor. Know the location of fire extinguishers…

  Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are viruses that can be present in blood or in “Other Potentially Infectious Material” and cause serious diseases. HIV, Hepatitis B and C are the main viruses of concern. “Other Potentially Infectious Material” might include any…

  NOISE – ‘Hear’ Today, Gone Tomorrow Most workers take good hearing for granted. Hearing loss can happen so gradually that it can go unnoticed until it’s too late. Then, even a hearing aid may not help. Some assume hearing…

Emergency eyewash stations are important in the workplace if you are working with chemicals that can splash or materials that may fly into your eyes. Know where the emergency eyewash stations are located in your workplace and how to use…

The condition of your tires is one of the most important mechanical factors in vehicle safety. Here are four ways you can improve the safety and performance of your tires: 1. Keep tires properly inflated. Check them at least monthly…

  Some workplace distractions and interruptions are unavoidable, but others – if not properly controlled or regulated — could lead to: – Injuries – Lost productivity – Worker morale issues Work interruptions are a “distraction” that can result in errors…

Often much of our focus is given to the hazards of a work task, but less focus is given to the hazards poor work area conditions create. Work areas that are chaotic and have poor organization can lead to injuries…