Category: Toolbox Talks

Whether working on a construction site or in an office, it is important to have clear access to areas where a job needs to be performed. For egress it is necessary for a site to be laid out with clear…

Driving down the road is no longer a lonely, quiet experience. With cell phones and interactive video screens added to the traditional radio, the interior of your vehicle no longer offers a quiet place to focus on driving. These days with…

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) come in a wide assortment of styles for many various applications. There are a multitude of safety procedures in place to protect workers from fall related injuries. It is important that the procedures be practiced…

Lifting, pushing, and overreaching are common causes of strains and sprains. Any job that requires you to sit, stand or bend in an awkward position for long periods of time can cause excess stress and strain on muscles. Most strains…

The potential for fire is present in any workplace. The key is to be aware of the causes and conditions that can cause combustion. If you are prepared, the risk of a workplace fire and its damaging effects to property…

  Routine work can affect general alertness, and the caution that is required to stay safe on the job. If you are traveling the same route over the same roads, or repeating the same tasks, the odds of an accident…

Circular saws are extremely light-weight, high speed, hand-held power saws that have become nearly indispensable at work today. They are versatile and accurate tools designed to cut everything from wood to plastic and light-gauge sheet metal. Please review the following…

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 your…

Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) is designed to shield or isolate individuals from chemical, physical, and biological hazards that may be present in the workplace. The most common forms of personal protective equipment are as follows: Hearing Protection: Hearing…