by Rebecca Huggins | May 30, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Many facilities have equipment that relies on precise specifications which require calibration and maintenance, including pressure gauges, temperature devices, flow meters, electrical components and meters, and mechanical instruments and scales. Ensuring equipment...
by Rebecca Huggins | May 23, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
Workers should be aware of their surroundings when working outdoors, especially in warm weather, because they may be exposed to many hazards, including stray animals, insects, and snakes. They should be cautious when working in tall grass or around piles of leaves and...
by Rebecca Huggins | May 16, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
When a traumatic event occurs, the expectation is that medical care response will be immediate, as the survival of a worker who has experienced a severe injury is reliant upon the company’s trauma care system. Discussion Points: • What is trauma? • How do you deal...
by Rebecca Huggins | May 9, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
Working around electrical equipment with exposed or live parts can be hazardous. Contact with energized parts can set off an arc flash and instantly generate an explosion releasing temperatures of up to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit. An arc flash can cause injuries...
by Rebecca Huggins | May 2, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Falls caused by slips or trips are among the most common causes of work-related injuries and deaths. Most of these fall-related accidents are preventable. OSHA has developed regulations on walking-working surfaces for the general industry and requires employers to...
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