Category: Toolbox Talks

Lead is a chemical element with the symbol Pb and an atomic number of 82. Lead is a soft and malleable heavy metal denser than most common materials. Lead is silvery with a hint of blue. However, it tarnishes to…

Basic fire safety knowledge is an important skill that can save your life on or off the job. Here we will breakdown basic characteristics of a fire, important fire safety tips, what to do if you find yourself involved in…

A suicide in the US occurs every twelve minutes and can affect anyone. Suicide among construction industry workers is one of the highest rates in the country. Although not specific to this demographic, white males between the ages 45-54 are…

About 30% of American jobs require some driving. Workers who drive at night — including nearly 3.5 million U.S. over-the road truckers and delivery drivers — face a three times greater risk of death than when driving during the day.…

Hoisting is used to lift and lower loads using a drum or wheel with ropes or chains wrapped around it. Hoists can be powered manually, electrically, or pneumatically. Hoists effectively move heavy and/or awkward equipment, but they require training and…

We’ve all heard this many times, but it’s so easy to get distracted and not pay attention to where we are going or what we are doing. This is how slips, trips, and falls occur. Falls are one of the…

The purpose of machine guarding is to keep workers away from mechanical hazards. Some guards can prevent tools and objects from falling into moving machinery that could then become a projectile or cause serious malfunction. By preventing contact with dangerous…

Workers who handle drywall sheets are at high risk of overexertion and fall injuries. Drywall installers spend most of the day standing, bending, or stretching; their work is physically demanding. Note: Before starting the job, the workers should know the…

It seems logical that a roll of electrical tape could be used to safely repair a frayed or damaged flexible electrical cord, or to splice two pieces of a flexible electrical cord back together; I mean it’s called electrical tape,…

Asbestos has been widely used in thousands of products because of its strength and insulating qualities. However, asbestos is extremely dangerous to workers handling it and to others nearby when it gets into the air and is breathed in. Asbestos…