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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Hearing Protection
Date Posted: 09/09/2016
Construction workers are often exposed to on-the-job noise that can permanently damage hearing. When we are exposed to loud noises over long periods of time, we are at increased risk of losing our ability to hear.
Manual Handling
Date Posted: 09/06/2016
Improper lifting from manual handling is the leading cause of back injury. If mechanical handling methods are not possible, utilize the following guidelines.
Material Stacking
Date Posted: 09/05/2016
Practicing safe stacking and racking avoids serious injuries caused by stockpile collapses or by retrieving materials from improperly collected stacks. Safe stacking reduces injury and fire risks, enhancing the efficiency of site paths of traffic.
Paint Spraying Operations
Date Posted: 09/04/2016
Summer is the season when many people want their houses repainted. In the Northwest, we get very few opportunities with good weather. It is important to not be in too much of a hurry that safety concerns are overlooked.
Personal Protective Equipment
Date Posted: 09/03/2016
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries that occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly.
Pinch Points
Date Posted: 09/02/2016
A Pinch Point is produced when 2 objects come together and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured when coming in contact with that area. Pinch points commonly impact fingers / hands, but can impact any area of the body. The injury resulting from a pinch point could be as minor as a blister or as severe as amputation or death. Conveyors, gears, loaders, compactors and other moving equipment are examples of machinery with pinch points.
Preventing Occupational Illness
Date Posted: 08/31/2016
Most people confuse the terms safe and healthy. A safe worksite will prevent injury, a healthy worksite will prevent illness. An occupational illness refers to any type of disease or condition caused by the workplace.
Rebar Safety
Date Posted: 08/29/2016
Rebar is used on almost every job site. All protruding rebar is hazardous. Employees can fall on protruding rebar, creating major and even life-threatening injuries.
Sharps and Needle Stick
Date Posted: 08/25/2016
It is possible that you will find a used hypodermic syringe or needle on a job-site. If you accidentally prick your skin, you could become infected with a serious or deadly disease. The best way to avoid infection is to avoid contact with the needle. Needle sticks greatly increase in densely populated areas.
Site Sanitation
Date Posted: 08/23/2016
Poor site sanitation creates problems. These problems can include contaminated potable water and supplies, spread of germs, unpleasant odors, and uninvited wildlife.
Young Workers
Date Posted: 05/20/2016
Today, workers under the age of 25 account for about 8 percent of the workforce in construction. While that's a relatively small number, young workers are involved in 23 percent of all construction accidents.