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...
by Rebecca Huggins | Jun 14, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk
How would you exit from your workplace during an emergency? In most cases, OSHA mandates there to be at least two emergency exit routes from every building. OSHA defines an emergency exit as “a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a...
by Rebecca Huggins | May 31, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Many industries require hot work as part of routine work activities. “Hot work” refers to any work requiring open flames, applying heat or friction, or generating heat or sparks. Hot work can create hazardous conditions that may pose a risk to workers. Flying sparks...
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