Toolbox Talks

“Preventing Motion Injuries” Taking the time to think about everyday tasks and their effects on our bodies is a good way to prevent injuries. The following scenarios will demonstrate how

Identifying Kinetic Hazards Kinetic hazards take two main forms. Firstly is the energy associated with motion or the potential for motion. Motion hazards are most commonly linked to mechanical energy

Hot Work Permits Hot work is defined as “work involving burning, welding, or a similar operation that is capable of initiating fires or explosions.” Hot work also includes other activities

Taking Hazards for Granted Workers may safely negotiate a slip and trip hazard 99 times, but the 100th time – when they’re in a hurry – may get hurt. “What

Have you ever found yourself reading an incident report concerning an injury to a worker or damage to equipment  and wondered “how in the world did that happen?” More than

Hand Tool - Injury Prevention Some real life accident causes Using the wrong sized spanners for the job. Attempting to lift too heavy weight Using a spanner or wrench as

Hand Safety WE do many wonderful and useful things with our hands. We work, we play, we eat, and we ask important questions “WITH OUR HANDS”. Some of us may

Fire prevention is something which should concern everyone. Not only are fires dangerous , they are costly, because they can destroy valuable property. Fires in the workplace can lead to

“Lessons From Falling Objects” DROPPED HAMMER HEAD During scaffolding activities the head of a hammer came off and fell 15 meters to the ground, landing between two workers. Basic causes

What exactly is a confined space? “Confined space” means a space that: Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work and; Has