by Rebecca Huggins | Mar 1, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
The utility knife or “box cutter” is a useful tool in many workplaces and used to cut through tape on packages, plastic and wire ties, and many other materials. Knives come in many different types, shapes, and forms, and all present different hazards. Improper use and...
by Rebecca Huggins | Feb 22, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
You find yourself in the middle of a project and you become stumped, what do you do? Do you continue to rack your brain because you are reluctant to ask for help? Do you go to your manager and ask for help? Do you ask a co-worker for help? Really, one thing you should...
by Rebecca Huggins | Feb 8, 2021 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
How does regret affect us? Regret can be a painful experience because it involves an emotional state that often includes blaming oneself for the outcome of an incident. Consider the circumstances involved in the event. Perhaps you were under extreme pressure to...
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...
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