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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The Fatal Four in Construction – Struck By
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), struck-by incidents occur when a moving object strikes a worker. These struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers. The four most common struck-by hazards are struck by a flying, falling, swinging, or rolling object, both large and small, from vehicles and heavy machinery to rocks, gravel, and tools.
The Fatal Four in Construction – Falls
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
Statistically, construction sites are one of the country’s most dangerous workplaces, with one in every five deaths occurring in construction as well as being a WA Top 10 rule violation. Falls are the number one cause of construction worker fatalities, accounting for more than one-third (34%) of all deaths in the industry.
The Fatal Four in Construction – Electrocution
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
Statistics show that exposure to electricity is a significant cause of death among construction workers. Among electricians, the most serious concern is working “live” or near live wires instead of de-energizing and using lockout/tagout procedures.
The Fatal Four in Construction - Caught In / Between
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
Nationally, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught-in-between or crushed injuries yearly when body parts get caught between two objects or are entangled with machinery. These hazards are also referred to as "pinch points.”