by Rebecca Huggins | Jul 19, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
What does industry-standards mean? Industry standards are documents that determine technical or procedural specifications. They maximize the reliability of products or services in specific industries. They establish what is acceptable both globally and domestically....
by Rebecca Huggins | Jul 12, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
Did you know…? Waste antifreeze may contain heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and chromium at levels high enough to make it a regulated hazardous waste. A study by the American Society of Testing and Materials determined that approximately 40% of used...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jul 5, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
WARNING! Workers loading, operating, or working near baling or compacting equipment are at risk of serious injury or death. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for making recommendations for preventing work-related illness...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jun 28, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Batteries are common devices used as a source of electrical power. There are two types of batteries: primary and secondary. Primary batteries are considered “single-use” or disposable and cannot be recharged. These include alkaline batteries and zinc-carbon batteries....
by Rebecca Huggins | Jun 21, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
The purpose of a safety team or the “Safety Squad” is to assist management in providing a safe workplace. The safety team should include supervisors, managers, and workers. It’s ideal to have a diverse representation from the company’s entire workforce. Employees...
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