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…
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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: 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…
Regular Safety Meetings 6 Ways Keep Employees Safe and Decrease Incidents
How many Tool Box Talks does OSHA require a company of our size to do a month? Many safety directors have asked…
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…
Death of Oregon forestry worker prompts new toolbox talk
Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to…