Toolbox Talks
more >Knees - Ergonomics # 20
When Bob and I were riding jobs with our insurance contacts Gary and Dan, we drove by a job where a worker was on his knees, on a concrete sidewalks, replacing some caulk.
more >Fall Prevention Fact Sheet # 19
I worked construction for 10 years before my fall. It shattered my body and my livelihood. Work safety. Use the right equipment.
more >Scaffolding (Ten Rules to Live By) # 18
Scaffolds are designed by qualified people, erected by competent people, used by trained people. Inspect it everyday it is in use! The rule of junk: If it looks like junk – it it junk.
more >Concrete Work # 17
Caution: Anyone working around or with concrete forms/false work should be aware of the hazards it presents and the safety precautions that are requires. The following guidelines are critical to your safety:
more >Safety Jackpot April 2019 # 16
When working around a construction site, dangers in and around the worksite remain a constant threat. Remember these important tips to ensure you don’t fall victim to one of the many dangers around a busy construction site:
more >Working With The Neophyte # 15
To the neophyte (new employee), you the veteran, will seem to have amazing knowledge. You know where all the equipment is, what forms must be filled out, how long a break should last, and where the bathrooms are.
more >Electrical - Assured Equipment Grounding (USI) # 14
Insulation and grounding are two recognized means of preventing injury during electrical equipment operation.
more >Backs & Lifting # 12
“Oh my aching back!” If your employees are like most people, they have moaned out that refrain more than once in their lives.
more >Housekeeping # 11
Good housekeeping is the first law of accident prevention and should be a primary concern of the entire workforce.
more >Two-Point Suspended Swing Scaffolds # 10
When working on a wire rope suspended scaffold the failure of the wire rope or other components presents a true “free fall” hazard. Therefore, it is imperative that each worker KNOW AND UNDERSTAND the following items: