Toolbox Talks
Toolbox Talks safety briefings are an easy and efficient way to keep your construction worker employees safe.
What are Toolbox Talks?
These brief meetings offer an opportunity for team members to learn about potential hazards and preventive measures, as well as a chance for the employer to review safety regulations. They are a great way to ensure that everyone is aware of the safety protocols that must be adhered to in order to prevent accidents and injuries on the job site.
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Planning Ahead for Fall Protection
Date Posted: 02/17/2024
According to the Labor and Industries Department of Safety and Health (DOSH), Falls are the number one serious hazard for workers in most industries that can result in injuries or even death and accounted for 17 fatalities from 2017-2022 in Washington State.
Fall Protection Full Body Harness
Date Posted: 02/17/2024
Full-body harnesses are critical elements of adequate fall protection systems. Workers must understand how to wear and use full-body harnesses when operating at height properly. When used correctly on the job, a properly fitted and properly worn full-body harness can help prevent serious injury or death.
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Date Posted: 01/30/2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly one-third of reportable injuries and 40% of fatalities in construction result from slips, trips, and falls nationally. These injuries result in 50% more days away from work than other injuries.
Falling Objects
Date Posted: 01/30/2024
Each day, countless workplaces are subjected to the risk of falling objects. According to a recent survey conducted by the Center for Construction and Research and Training (CPWR), in 2022, falling/flying objects accounted for approximately 30% of injuries on construction sites.
Choosing the Best Fall Protection
Date Posted: 01/27/2024
According to the WA Department of Labor and Industries, Falls account for more than 1/3 of all fatalities in Construction in WA State. (36% between 2018-2022 Labor and Industries). In 2020, nationally, there were 351 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities (BLS data). These fatalities are preventable.
Harness Inspection
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
Safety harnesses are a crucial part of equipment. Harnesses keep workers safe from fall related injuries, which are the number one cause of jobsite accidents. Keeping your equipment inspected and in working order is the single most important factor for safety. Here are some tips which will help.
SRL Usage
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
SRL or Self-retracting lanyard/lifelines are extremely important devices for workers in elevated workspaces where mobility and fall protection are required. SRL fall arrest system can save lives but can also be dangerous when not used properly. Here are some tips which will help.
Aerial Lift Safety
Date Posted: 09/25/2016
The major causes of injuries and fatalities involving elevating work platforms are falls, electrocutions, collapses and tip-overs.
Avoiding Falls From Vehicles
Date Posted: 09/24/2016
Every year hundreds of people risk serious injury falling from vehicles. This talk sets out the basic steps you can take to prevent falls while loading and unloading vehicles.
Bucket Trucks
Date Posted: 09/23/2016
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, some 30 workers die each year from using aerial lifts.
Cool Roofing
Date Posted: 09/19/2016
All employees working on the roof should be tied off unless additional safety features such as a guardrail have been put into place.
Extension Ladder Safety
Date Posted: 09/15/2016
Ladders are probably the most used and misused piece of access and egress equipment and their usage accounts for a large percentage of accidents. Keep attention to details when working with ladders. Ensure that you choose a ladder that is tall enough for you to safely access your work area or reach your task. The ladder must also be strong enough to support you and your tools, and suitable for your work environment.
Fall Protection
Date Posted: 09/15/2016
Falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities in construction and annually account for one of every three construction-related deaths. Fall protection trigger heights will vary depending on the task being performed. The “trigger height” is the minimum height at which fall protection is required. Know the trigger heights for your work and use fall protection as required.
Guardrails
Date Posted: 09/11/2016
Guardrails offer a level of protection that is above personal fall arrest. When installed properly, guardrails prevent falls from happening. (WAC 296-155-24615)
How Long Does it Take to Fall?
Date Posted: 09/08/2016
Occupational health and safety regulations require workers to use a fall protection system:
Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment
Date Posted: 09/07/2016
It is vital to inspect your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), Personal Fall Restraint System (PFRS), or Positioning Device System (PDS) in order to ensure that it is not defective.
Ladder Safety
Date Posted: 09/07/2016
Every year, many workers in Washington State are seriously injured from falling off ladders in their workplace. These injuries include dislocated limbs, broken bones, head injuries and even death from their injuries.
Scaffold Safety
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
Every year nearly 100 fatalities and 10,000 injuries occur on scaffolding across the country, despite numerous safety regulations aimed to prevent such incidents. There are a number of different scaffold types, having different rules and regulations surrounding their assembly, fall prevention requirements, and inspection procedures.
Step Ladder Checklist
Date Posted: 08/18/2016
According to OSHA, all falls account for 37% of fatalities. Falls from ladders killed 19 workers in the construction trades in Washington State between 1998 and 2011.