Tool Box Talks

Slips trips and falls are the second highest cause of workplace incidents. Resulting in anything from a minor injury to the worst case scenario…death. The cause can be from cords, uneven terrain, poor housekeeping, not following safety protocol and many more. Here are some pointers to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls. Good […]

Using a knife for some tasks can be a fast and efficient way to to finish up the job. However there are serious hazards when using a knife, obviously it’s a knife. When used properly it’s a great tool but the amount of improper use is so high that most sites have some if not

Dressing for work isn’t exactly like walking the runway in Milan but definitely worth putting some thought into. I don’t mean matching your coveralls with your skin tone to bring out your eyes, I mean for safety. Here are a few thing to keep in mind for your work wardrobe. Always be sure that your

It’s hard to believe that roughly 15 percent of people still neglect to buckle up. Every site has a zero tolerance policy for those who don’t wear seat belts, but it’s not just your job you’re gambling with. Seat belts are proven to reduce your chance of death by half. No matter what excuses you

Do you ever drive home, pull in your driveway and realize you have no recollection of the drive itself? Think of how dangerous that is. Now think about your day at work… how much of that do you remember? We all have a million things on our mind but we need to do our best

Even though you are not lifting or bending while pushing a load, you can still cause some serious harm to yourself. There is a misconception that pushing a load is never hazardous and that’s why workers will take a running start and throw themselves into it. Which more often than not, can lead to you

If you’re like me and probably most of the world… You absolutely hate spiders. They have no business with all those extra legs and eyes. Psychologically, I know for the most part they’re harmless but emotionally…they must all die! Other than the heebie-jeebies and the heart attack we have when we see them, here in

For 8-12 hours a day we are bombarded with safety talk and rules at work. Yet when we come home, it’s goes out the window. I know I’ve been guilty of loading on the PPE at work…respirator, boots, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat, etc. etc…. and then coming home and mowing my lawn in flip

We talk a lot about doing pre-work inspections on heavy equipment and power tools. But hand tools seem to get forgotten along the way.  As simple as these tools may seem, an inspection is still necessary. A bent wrench or a dull knife can cause significant injuries. Do a once over with your tools every

I always say, “3 things to never cheap out on are a mattress, a haircut and work boots”. Ever get a $10 haircut? How’d that work out for you? Yeah, boots are the same, you get what you pay for. So step up your expectations from your boots. First off, every site will expect your