03 Jun Emergency! Where’s The Fire Extinguisher?
Emergency! Where’s the Fire Extinguisher? A fire can grow rapidly. Knowing where fire extinguishers are located, what type to use, and when to evacuate instead of attempting to fight a fire...
02 Jun Vehicle Operations
Vehicle Operations Most construction sites never have all the site space that they need to move vehicles in and around. This is especially true with new subdivisions. Therefore it is important...
02 Jun Grinders
Grinders Grinders are powerful tools used to cut, shape, sharpen, clean, polish, and finish metal and other materials. Bench grinders are typically mounted to a workbench, while pedestal grinders are secured...
01 Jun Everyone Is Responsible For Safety
Everyone Is Responsible for Safety Safety is a shared responsibility. Management is responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, but every employee also plays an important role in preventing injuries,...
01 Jun Listening Safety
Listening Safety Listening safety means staying alert to the sounds around you and recognizing changes that may warn of equipment problems, approaching vehicles, alarms, or other hazards. On a busy construction...
31 May Ventilation – An Important Aspect Of Welding Safety
Ventilation An Important Aspect of Welding Safety Proper ventilation is one of the most important methods of controlling exposure to welding fumes and gases. Welding, cutting, brazing, and related operations can generate...
30 May Children And Construction
Posted at 09:53h
in Construction & Jobsite Safety, General Safety & Accident Prevention, Toolbox Talks
Children and Construction Construction sites can be especially attractive to children because equipment, excavations, scaffolds, materials, and partially completed structures may appear to be places to explore or play. Children may...
30 May Metal Polishing Safety
Metal Polishing Safety Metal polishing safety is important because grinding, buffing, and polishing operations can expose workers to rotating equipment, metal dust, hazardous chemicals, excessive noise, flying particles, and ergonomic hazards....
28 May Material Handling Safety
Material Handling Safety Material handling safety is an important part of every jobsite because materials must often be received, moved, lifted, stored, and transported throughout the work area. Improper material handling...
28 May Material Storage Safety
Posted at 12:47h
in Toolbox Talks
Material Storage Safety Material storage safety is an important part of maintaining an orderly and efficient construction site. Materials that are improperly stacked, secured, or located can fall, shift, roll, obstruct...