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15 May Springtime Yard & Field Maintenance

Posted at 09:08h in Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety, Fire, Emergency & Workplace Security, General Safety & Accident Prevention, Toolbox Talks

Springtime Yard & Field Maintenance Safety Springtime yard and field maintenance often brings increased outdoor activity, equipment movement, material handling, and chemical use. Before operations become busy, inspect and organize yards,...

23 Mar Hazards Of Solvents

Posted at 08:37h in Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety, Toolbox Talks

Hazards of Solvents Solvents are commonly used in paints, coatings, thinners, degreasers, cleaners, adhesives, mastics, and many other workplace products. Although solvents are useful, many can create serious health, fire, and...

06 Oct Hazard Communication Standard

Posted at 08:42h in Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety, Toolbox Talks

A review of the Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication – Understanding Chemical Hazards The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to ensure employees understand the hazards of chemicals they may...

24 Aug Safety Data Sheets – Understanding and Using SDSs

Posted at 10:16h in Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety, Toolbox Talks

Safety Data Sheets - Understanding and Using SDSs Safety Data Sheets provide essential information about hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace. Employees who work with hazardous chemicals must know...

10 Jul Painter Safety – Working Safely at Heights and Around Paint Hazards

Posted at 07:17h in Industry & Occupation-Specific Safety, Toolbox Talks

Painter Safety – Working Safely at Heights and Around Paint Hazards Painter safety requires controlling the many hazards associated with interior and exterior painting. Painters frequently work from ladders and scaffolds,...

04 Jun Changing Crops During Drought

Posted at 12:28h in Industry & Occupation-Specific Safety, Toolbox Talks

Changing Crops During Drought Drought conditions can require agricultural operations to change crops, irrigation systems, equipment, chemicals, work practices, and harvesting methods. Whenever crops or agricultural processes change, employers should evaluate...

11 Oct Employee Safety Responsibilities

Posted at 11:42h in General Safety & Accident Prevention, Toolbox Talks

Employee Safety Responsibilities Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, establishing appropriate safety programs, and protecting employees from recognized hazards. However, workplace safety also depends on employees taking...

03 Oct Compressed Gas Cylinder (CGC) Safety

Posted at 10:43h in Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety, Toolbox Talks

Compressed Gas Cylinder (CGC) Safety Compressed and liquefied gas cylinders are commonly used to store gases for industrial and construction operations. Because cylinders contain material under high pressure, improper handling, storage,...

07 Sep Metal Plating Safety

Posted at 09:17h in Industry & Occupation-Specific Safety, Toolbox Talks

Metal Plating Safety Metal plating safety is essential because plating operations can expose workers to hazardous chemicals, corrosive liquids, toxic metals, hot solutions, electrical hazards, moving equipment, and harmful dusts and...

19 Aug Handyman Safety

Posted at 12:40h in Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene, Toolbox Talks

Handyman Safety Handymen and maintenance workers perform many different tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, roofing, concrete work, and general repairs. Because the work changes frequently, so do the hazards....