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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Backing up Trucks and Equipment Safely
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
The national Safety Council states, that one out of four accidents occur because of bad backing up techniques and procedures. The report also states backing-up accidents account for 500 deaths and 1,500 injuries each year. (2014 study)
Respectful Workplace
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
Creating a respectful workplace is the cornerstone for the success and continued growth of a company. Respectful workplaces create safer jobsites, healthier company cultures and increased productivity.
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.
Suicide and Mental Health
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
A suicide in the US occurs every twelve minutes and can affect anyone. Suicide among construction industry workers is one of the highest rates in the country.
Abrasive Tools
Date Posted: 09/25/2016
Portable grinders are one of the most potentially dangerous tools on any work site. The majority of injuries associated with portable grinder use are foreign bodies to the eyes and lacerations to the hands and body. These injuries typically result from the improper selection of tools, improper use or operation of tools, failure to utilize the correct personal protective equipment, improper abrasive/grinding wheel selection, improperly inspected and maintained equipment or using equipment without proper guarding.
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.
Back Protection
Date Posted: 09/23/2016
Back injury is one of the leading causes of lost-time or restricted duty in the workplace and can lead to years of discomfort and disability. A back injury can be cumulative, as a result of repetitive motion over time, or acute due to a sprain or muscle pull, for example.
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.
Building a Safety Culture
Date Posted: 09/23/2016
Safety culture is the way in which safety is managed in the workplace, and reflects the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employers and employees share in relation to safety. Every organization has a safety culture. The question is whether the safety culture is what we want it to be. If the culture is not what we want it to be, what can we do to change it.
Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
Date Posted: 09/23/2016
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless, odorless and non-irritating. It cannot be detected by any of the senses. Because it is not readily detected, employees can be exposed to very high levels without realizing there is a problem.
Chainsaws for Construction
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
Chainsaws used for construction use must be equipped with all guards and safety devices in good working condition, including throttle interlock and chain brake. Prior to using an electric or gasoline-powered chainsaw, personnel must be qualified to operate the saw and follow the manufacturer’s recommended safe operating procedures
Circular Saws
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
Hospital emergency room visits account for approximately 10,600 visits annually due to improper usage of circular saws.
Cold Weather Clothing
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
Construction workers can be exposed to extreme weather during the winter months. Cold weather can negatively affect a person’s senses; seeing, smelling, feeling. Productivity is difficult when a worker is cold. Therefore, it is important to choose clothing appropriate for the cold weather conditions.
Common Safety Mistakes
Date Posted: 09/21/2016
Some of the most dangerous situations arise out of common mistakes that can be easily avoided. This Toolbox Talk will focus on some of the more common (and commonly overlooked) safety issues that should be prevented to help improve safety performance.
Concrete Placement
Date Posted: 09/21/2016
Concrete is used on most construction sites. There are hazards resulting from the act of forming, placing and finishing concrete.
Concrete Pumping
Date Posted: 09/21/2016
Concrete pumping is an economical and efficient means of placing concrete on most jobs in the construction industry today. Every person on the job-site should understand the hazards that can occur when air is compressed in the hose. Following proper safety guidelines enables a safe, successful and profitable concrete pour.