by Rebecca Huggins | Feb 1, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
Stormwater runoff is water from rainfall or snowmelt that does not soak into the ground. It flows over impervious or hard surfaces and sloped terrains directly into waterbodies or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). As it flows, it collects sediment and...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jan 18, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Have you ever experienced feelings of danger before an incident occurred? The ability to perceive or to have an understanding of what is happening around you is a concept known as situational awareness. Situational awareness is defined as “having an accurate...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jan 11, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
During the cold weather months, we depend on heat to keep us warm. The fuel used to create heat is also responsible for many deaths from the by-product produced. This by-product is carbon monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas. Every...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jan 4, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
As the new year begins, many people will make personal resolutions pertaining to their safety and well-being. Are you making similar resolutions for your business? The start of the new year is a good time to refocus priorities on the safety of the company and...
by Rebecca Huggins | Dec 28, 2020 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Compressed air tools are used in many workplaces. Compressor machines, pneumatic tools, hoses, electric connections, and accessory parts all present potential hazards. Compressed air can be extremely dangerous if misused, not properly maintained, if safety precautions...
by Rebecca Huggins | Dec 21, 2020 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
How often have you exclaimed, “Wow, that was a close call!” or someone has said to you, “You were just lucky!”? A “close call” incident is referred to as a near miss. Can you think of an example of when you or a coworker had a near miss? Did you feel as if you had...
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