Resources
Add value to your safety meetings with resources from JEM’s weekly Toolbox Talks.
Each week, we update content with safety topics relevant across industries. Our Toolbox Talks make it easy to maintain OSHA compliance and keep employees safe without taking up a lot of time to research topics.
Access our archive of talks below and check back weekly for a new topic.
“Silver Tsunami”
The generation born between 1946 and 1964, approximately 76 million people in the United States, are known as the “Baby Boomer” generation. Nationwide, more than 10,000 people turn 65 years old every day. This group of Baby Boomers, between the ages of 57 and 75, are...
3-Point Contact Rule
Truck drivers and equipment operators who operate commercial trucks and other large equipment may be at risk of injury when mounting and dismounting the truck or equipment. Injuries from slips and falls are among the leading cause of injuries for truck drivers and...
The Zen of Safety
Workplace safety has become a high priority for many employers. A well-designed safety program is important in providing a safe work environment and reducing stress and anxiety. When employees feel safe in the work environment, they become more engaged in their job...
High Visibility Safety Apparel
The safety of employees is the main concern for all companies. Personal Protective Equipment in the form of high-visibility safety apparel is essential for all employees working near roadways, warehouses, moving vehicles, trucks, and other machinery including...
Safety for New Employees
Orientation and training are important for new employees. Statistics show that up to 60% of all job injuries happen to new employees with less than six months of experience on the job. The orientation should be held before new employees are assigned their first job...
Listen for Danger
Many worksites have a variety of sounds from the operation of equipment and machines. Workers should be able to distinguish between “normal” sounds of noise and sounds of danger. According to OSHA, there are over two million workers injured each year in the United...
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Mercury Exposure from Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs may be environmentally friendly and more energy-efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs, but they pose a potentially serious health risk when broken. To help protect workers from mercury exposure from fluorescent light bulbs, dispose of...
Labeling Tanks
When hazardous chemicals or materials are placed into a container, it becomes necessary to mark and label that container to make all employees, transporters, and regulators aware of its contents. All employees should use the same method to label the containers;...
The Hierarchy of Controls
Managing exposure to occupational hazards in the workplace is vital to protecting workers. Implementing the Hierarchy of Controls can be used to keep workers safe from work-related illnesses and injuries and is widely accepted by health and safety professionals. The...
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