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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Crane Safety
Date Posted: 09/19/2016
This talk applies to all types of cranes, including mobile cranes, overhead or gantry cranes and jib cranes. It is important to understand the characteristics and methods to operate your crane safely. The U.S. Department of Labor cites an average of 82 deaths per year due to crane accidents at construction sites alone.
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.
Vegetated Roofing
Date Posted: 08/14/2016
Vegetated Roofing: integrates plants, soil and root barriers on roof surfaces.
Vertical Green Walls
Date Posted: 08/14/2016
Green Walls are gardens that grow vertically using a trellis, pocket system, grid structure, or integrated structure for the soil, plants and some irrigation. They are designed to restore the natural ecosystems that are often destroyed by buildings, to better absorb rainwater, and create aesthetically appealing vertical landscaping for people.
Working Around Cranes
Date Posted: 08/14/2016
Working around cranes can be dangerous at all times. This danger is not only when loads are moving.