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.
Baling and Compacting Safety
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...
Battery Handling Safety
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....
The Safety Squad
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...
Keep Emergency Exits Accessible
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...
DOT – Roadside Inspections
DOT- Roadside Inspections are preventive measures required for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. They can take place anywhere and at any time. These inspections are designed to protect commercial drivers and drivers of all other types of vehicles. There are six...
Hot Work Safety
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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Fire Extinguisher Inspections
According to OSHA standards, employers are responsible for inspecting all portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers must be inspected annually by trained professionals. When a new unit is installed, OSHA requires monthly inspections that designated employees can...
What Kind of Influence are You?
A manager’s impact on their employees is essential in determining a team’s overall morale, productivity, and success. Managers play a crucial role in shaping the work environment, defining expectations, and providing guidance. They are responsible for overseeing...
High Wind Dangers
High winds pose safety risks for employees working outdoors. These hazards include flying debris, falling objects, slippery surfaces, and the potential for buildings, equipment, and other structures to sway or fail. Loose items such as tree branches and trash cans can...
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