by Rebecca Huggins | Jun 13, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
In 1970, the United States Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act which requires OSHA to establish and enforce workplace health and safety standards. OSHA standards are rules and regulations that describe the methods that employers are required to...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jun 6, 2022 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Unsafe working conditions are conditions that are hazardous to any worker. These conditions can prevent workers from properly executing their job tasks and pose a risk to their health and safety. Discussion Points: • What are some examples of unsafe conditions that...
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...
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