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.
It Won’t Happen to Me!
It won’t happen to me, is a perception that several people have, especially when risk is a factor. It is based on one’s judgment inflicted by self-esteem and often involves decision making. When making decisions under pressure, made by assessing capability to complete...
First Aid and Emergency Supplies
Injuries in the workplace are a common occurrence. According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured every 7 seconds, which is approximately 510 workers per hour. The most common types of injuries are cuts, lacerations, sprains, strains, and pain. OSHA...
Wheel Chocking Guidelines
When parking on a dock, set the brakes including the emergency brake, per FMCSA 49 CFR 393, and ensure the truck is parked securely as close to the dock as possible. When it comes to chocking the tires, the FMCSA does not require drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles...
After the Storm
After the storm, you may go outdoors, or return to the area, if you evacuated, only after authorities have confirmed it to be safe. If you are participating in cleanup operations at your workplace, your employer is required to protect all workers from anticipated...
During the Storm
If your job involves working outdoors, it is recommended that prior to any activity, employers check the forecast for weather conditions, and reschedule if necessary, to avoid any hazardous outcomes from severe weather. All employees, should become familiar with...
Know your Limits
Limits we set, also known as boundaries, define what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. Defining your boundaries around the workplace is an important factor in personal development and success. When you start a job, perform a self-evaluation and consider the...
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Safety Inspections
Many hazards affect a work area, including housekeeping issues, faulty tools and equipment, missing machine guards, electrical problems, sharp objects, missing labels, and fire hazards. A hazard control program that includes a workplace inspection, routine...
Water Quality
In the United States, most people receive drinking water from federally regulated systems. These systems are equipped with advanced technologies to ensure clean water standards are met under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has...
Work Area Best Practices
Best Practices are established by manufacturers, industry organizations, government authorities, and a company’s management. They are a series of specific steps or job procedures that guide a worker through a job task from start to finish, preventing potential hazards...
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