Tool Box Talk: Rough Terrain Fork Truck Scaffolds
Today, we will discuss an important topic regarding our work environment: Rough Terrain Fork Truck Scaffolds. As we all know,…
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Tool Box Talk: Don’t Let Chemicals Get to You
Many operators and laboratory staff are frequently exposed to chemicals that, if not handled properly, can cause severe harm or…
Tool Box Talk: Hand Grinder Safety
Hand grinders are being used more frequently in the water utility industry, typically with jobs involving fabrication, mechanical, contracting, masonry,…
Tool Box Talk: Lockout and Tagging
Anyone who operates, cleans, services, adjusts, and repairs machinery or equipment should be aware of the hazards associated with that…
Tool Box Talk: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Whether it’s snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In 2019, there were 440 fatal…
Tool Box Talk: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Every year heavy equipment operators, ground workers, and pedestrians are injured or killed by heavy mobile equipment used in construction.…
Tool Box Talk: Rotary Hammers-Hammer Drills
Rotary hammers and hammer drills are designed to drill into concrete, brickwork, and hard masonry of all types. They perform those tasks much more quickly than a standard drill and masonry bit, making them a more efficient, cost-effective tool
Tool Box Talk: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All fuels, even “cleaner” fuels such as propane, create carbon monoxide. This gas is a common byproduct of any combustion…
Tool Box Talk: Boom Truck Safety
Heavy items can be lifted safely if the boom truck crane is operated properly. Each time the boom lifts a…
Tool Box Talk: Biohazard Safety
Biohazards are materials or human waste that cause infections or diseases. If you work in areas with wastewater, medical waste,…
Tool Box Talk: Asphalt Fumes: Roofing Operations
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Tool Box Talk: Arc Welding and Fire Safety
If properly inspected and used, the arc welder is very safe. If used improperly, it can expose welders to fire,…
Tool Box Talk: Aerogel Nanoporous Insulation Products
Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help…
Tool Box Talk: Aerial Lift Safety
Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They…
Tool Box Talk: Heart Risks: AEDs and CPR in the Workplace
It's impossible to prevent cardiac arrests in your workplace, but you can be ready to respond adequately.I was chatting with…
Tool Box Talk: Oil Spill Response
All Workplace employees having a role in managing or maintaining oil containing devices must be able to initiate an appropriate…
Tool Box Talk: Pneumatic tools
Pneumatic tools offer great versatility and the capability to get a job done quickly and efficiently. As with any energized…
Tool Box Talk: Hydraulic Excavators: Lifting with Slings
An excavator is used primarily to dig and load. A crane is the preferred method for lifting materials or equipment;…
Tool Box Talk: Hearing Protection
How Hearing Works If you’re one of the twenty-million individuals that are subject to dangerous noise-levels on the work site…
Tool Box Talk: Shift Work Dangers
There are many occupations that require shift work in order to continue business operations. According to the Bureau of Labor…
Tool Box Talk: Excavation
Trenches are potential killers. The majority of fatal trench accidents occur where the depth is less than 1.5m. A cubic…
Tool Box Talk: Hazardous Chemicals- Four Routes of Entry
Chemicals exist on virtually every single work-site. Many chemicals used on the job are hazardous to humans depending on how…
Tool Box Talk: Basic Electrical
With this toolbox talk we will shed light upon basic electrical safety geared towards non-electricians. [xt_networks title="Follow Us" force_original_colors="yes"] HSSE…
Tool Box Talk: Securing a construction Site
There are many instances where the public make their way into a work site to run equipment for the thrill…