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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Extension Cord Safety
Date Posted: 02/16/2024
Flexible extension cords, powering tools, lighting, and equipment are everywhere on construction sites. These cords are often loose and uncovered, exposing them to opportunities for damage.
Arc Flash Hazards
Date Posted: 02/08/2024
Based on findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s estimated that between five and ten arc fault incidents occur daily in the United States. The BLS also reported that in one recent year, 1 thousand electrical workers suffered shocks and burns, some fatal. Arc flashes are violent and can cause severe injury or death to any worker exposed to the instantaneous phenomenon.
Electrical Ground Safety
Date Posted: 09/17/2016
It is critical to understand where electricity is located on a jobsite in order to avoid electrocutions of electrical workers.
Electric Powertools and Cords
Date Posted: 09/16/2016
Use only electrical equipment that is approved for use in the workplace and for the type of work to be performed. The use of approved equipment does not eliminate all dangers if the equipment is damaged or is used in adverse conditions, such as in rain or wet areas.
Overhead Powerlines
Date Posted: 09/04/2016
Many workers in construction face a common safety hazard: electrical contact with overhead power lines. Every year many workers are killed or disabled after accidentally coming in contact with the lines.
Portable Generator - Shock and Electrocution
Portable generators can be life-saving during a power outage. These electrical generators pose significant hazards if not used properly. The following information outlines the specific hazards of shock and electrocution inherent with the use of generators and also provides helpful information to ensure that workers and others using such equipment remain safe. Source: www.osha.gov.
Power Tools and Cords
Date Posted: 09/01/2016
All power tools can be dangerous. Safety instructions must be followed carefully.